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The Team
Are you tired of just pushing deadlines and updating spreadsheets? We are looking for a relentless Project Catalyst—a high-energy driver who doesn't just manage timelines, but actively drives innovation, smashes roadblocks, and turns ambitious visions into reality. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love the thrill of solving complex puzzles, and know how to rally a team around a shared goal, this may be ideal for you!
As a Manager within Project Management in Card Planning and Delivery (CPAD) team, you will spearhead strategy, innovate solutions, and lead cross-functional teams through the company's highest-priority initiatives. CPAD leads execution for some of Card’s most impactful work—from launching groundbreaking new products and leading new business integrations to executing critical platform modernizations. In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with smart, passionate strategists across the company, solve complex problems from our distinct vantage point, and balance strategy with tactics to influence outcomes that directly drive our bottom line.
The Role
As a Manager of Project Management in Card Planning and Delivery, you will collaborate with smart and passionate experts to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You will lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company including but not limited to the Card business, External Affairs, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Relations. Although the opportunities are endless, the core responsibilities of a Manager of Project Management include:
Orchestrate High-Stakes Launches: Take ownership of cross-functional, multi-million dollar initiatives from napkin sketch to deployment- Demolish Roadblocks: Anticipate bottlenecks before they happen. You aren't a bystander; you are the shield that keeps your team moving at lightning speed
- Bridge Vision and Execution: Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable, bite-sized engineering and creative milestones
- Cultivate High-Performance Culture: Inspire, motivate, and mentor diverse teams. You don't just run status meetings—you build momentum
- Architect Strategic Roadmaps: Design, develop, and manage project plans and delivery roadmaps in a complex dynamic environment
- Mobilize Stakeholders: Partner and influence project stakeholders to provide strategic and tactical recommendations in support of project delivery
- Solve Complex Challenges: Drive solutions to complex problems across cross-functional teams by applying sound business judgment to navigate trade-offs between competing priorities
- Master Execution & Risk: Effectively manage scope, schedule, resources and budget and communicate status, impediments, and risks/issues across all levels of the program
- Drive Impact & Results: Deliver results and influence business outcomes across all levels of the organization
The person will:
- Exhibit outstanding influencing skills to effectively drive project / program efforts
- Be an excellent storyteller using data to strengthen recommendations
- Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent project management, bringing the ability to thrive in gray space and quickly putting structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment
- Have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes
- Confident, respectful, and articulate when registering dissenting opinions with colleagues and senior management
This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or military experience
- At least 5 years of experience supporting, partnering or interacting with internal business clients
- At least 5 years of Process or Project Management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree or MBA
- 6+ years of experience with project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Confluence)
- 6+ years of experience working, supporting or partnering with internal business clients
- 6+ years of Project or Process Management experience
- Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, or Project Management certification
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $151,900 - $173,400 for Manager, Project ManagementRichmond, VA: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Project Management
Riverwoods, IL: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Project Management
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
The Team
Are you tired of just pushing deadlines and updating spreadsheets? We are looking for a relentless Project Catalyst—a high-energy driver who doesn't just manage timelines, but actively drives innovation, smashes roadblocks, and turns ambitious visions into reality. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love the thrill of solving complex puzzles, and know how to rally a team around a shared goal, this may be ideal for you!
As a Manager within Project Management in Card Planning and Delivery (CPAD) team, you will spearhead strategy, innovate solutions, and lead cross-functional teams through the company's highest-priority initiatives. CPAD leads execution for some of Card’s most impactful work—from launching groundbreaking new products and leading new business integrations to executing critical platform modernizations. In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with smart, passionate strategists across the company, solve complex problems from our distinct vantage point, and balance strategy with tactics to influence outcomes that directly drive our bottom line.
The Role
As a Manager of Project Management in Card Planning and Delivery, you will collaborate with smart and passionate experts to influence results that have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You will lead important and exciting projects from day one, working alongside key stakeholders across the company including but not limited to the Card business, External Affairs, Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Relations. Although the opportunities are endless, the core responsibilities of a Manager of Project Management include:
Orchestrate High-Stakes Launches: Take ownership of cross-functional, multi-million dollar initiatives from napkin sketch to deployment- Demolish Roadblocks: Anticipate bottlenecks before they happen. You aren't a bystander; you are the shield that keeps your team moving at lightning speed
- Bridge Vision and Execution: Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable, bite-sized engineering and creative milestones
- Cultivate High-Performance Culture: Inspire, motivate, and mentor diverse teams. You don't just run status meetings—you build momentum
- Architect Strategic Roadmaps: Design, develop, and manage project plans and delivery roadmaps in a complex dynamic environment
- Mobilize Stakeholders: Partner and influence project stakeholders to provide strategic and tactical recommendations in support of project delivery
- Solve Complex Challenges: Drive solutions to complex problems across cross-functional teams by applying sound business judgment to navigate trade-offs between competing priorities
- Master Execution & Risk: Effectively manage scope, schedule, resources and budget and communicate status, impediments, and risks/issues across all levels of the program
- Drive Impact & Results: Deliver results and influence business outcomes across all levels of the organization
The person will:
- Exhibit outstanding influencing skills to effectively drive project / program efforts
- Be an excellent storyteller using data to strengthen recommendations
- Demonstrate a proven track record of excellent project management, bringing the ability to thrive in gray space and quickly putting structure in place to manage work in a dynamic complex environment
- Have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes
- Confident, respectful, and articulate when registering dissenting opinions with colleagues and senior management
This role is designated as a hybrid position. You are expected to adhere to Capital One's hybrid policy regarding required on-site presence at your designated office location.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or military experience
- At least 5 years of experience supporting, partnering or interacting with internal business clients
- At least 5 years of Process or Project Management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters Degree or MBA
- 6+ years of experience with project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Confluence)
- 6+ years of experience working, supporting or partnering with internal business clients
- 6+ years of Project or Process Management experience
- Lean, Agile, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, or Project Management certification
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (e.g. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-3, and O-1, or any other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $151,900 - $173,400 for Manager, Project ManagementRichmond, VA: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Project Management
Riverwoods, IL: $138,100 - $157,700 for Manager, Project Management
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin86
- Burns & McDonnell39
- HDR8
- Cushman & Wakefield7
- HonorHealth5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Artificial Intelligence2
- Transportation & Logistics2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project planning specialist jobs.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and maintenance
- Experience building and maintaining integrated master schedules across multi-phase projects
- Familiarity with earned value management and schedule performance index reporting
- Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, business, or a related field
- PMP or PMI Scheduling Professional certification preferred or required
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate schedule status to stakeholders
Tips for Your Project Planning Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to scheduling tools
Hiring managers for project planning specialist roles scan resumes for specific tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Smartsheet. Name the ones you've used and pair each with a concrete deliverable, like a schedule baseline you built or a critical path you maintained.
Highlight your WBS and baseline experience
Many candidates list 'project planning' generically. Stand out by calling out work breakdown structure development, baseline management, and earned value analysis by name. Recruiters filtering resumes for these terms will find yours faster.
Target postings by contract type and industry
Project planning specialist openings in defense and government contracting often require specific clearance levels or FAR familiarity. Filter your search by industry first so you don't spend time on roles that need credentials you don't hold.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project planning specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for schedule scenario questions
Interviewers will often walk you through a compressed timeline or a resource conflict and ask how you'd respond. Prepare two or three real examples where you recovered a schedule or flagged a critical path risk before it became a delay.
Negotiate around certification reimbursement
If you're close to earning a PMP, PMI Scheduling Professional, or similar credential, bring it up during the offer stage. Many project planning specialist employers budget for exam fees and study materials, and it's a low-friction ask that adds real value.
Project Planning Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project planning specialists?
The companies hiring the most project planning specialists right now include Lockheed Martin, Burns & McDonnell, and HDR, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large engineering firms, and enterprise IT organizations consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many project planning specialist jobs are remote?
About 60% of project planning specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by industry. Schedule analysis and reporting work is more likely to be remote-eligible, while roles tied to active construction sites, manufacturing facilities, or classified government contracts typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a project planning specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, business administration, or a closely related field. Build hands-on experience in scheduling by working as a project coordinator or planner on cross-functional teams. Learn industry-standard tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and pursue a recognized certification such as the PMP or PMI Scheduling Professional to signal formal competency to employers.
Can you get a project planning specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level project planning specialist roles exist, particularly in construction, IT, and program management offices that hire junior planners to support senior staff. Employers at this level look for demonstrated familiarity with scheduling software, strong organizational skills, and any internship or co-op experience where you contributed to a project plan, even in a supporting capacity.
What does the project planning specialist interview process look like?
Most interview processes include a screening call focused on your scheduling tool experience, followed by one or two technical rounds where you walk through how you've built or recovered a schedule. Expect scenario questions about resource conflicts, critical path changes, and stakeholder communication. Some employers include a practical exercise asking you to interpret a sample schedule or identify a planning gap.
Where can I find and apply to project planning specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to project planning specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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