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Director Technical Program Manager API Strategies

Capital One

New York, NYOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Role

The Director Technical Program Manager API Strategies at Capital One leads high priority enterprise initiatives to shape and execute future API strategies. You will partner with Product, Engineering, Machine Learning, and Supplier Management teams to define business priorities, plan products, and achieve annual OKRs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end API strategy implementation
  • Define business priorities and set measurable milestones
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, and Data Science
  • Present strategic directions to executive stakeholders
  • Foster continuous improvement and accountability across engineering teams

About the Team & Qualifications

This role requires a strong technical background with experience in scalable platform development, distributed systems, and cloud computing (preferably AWS). Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are critical, along with a quantitative approach to decision-making.

Preferred Experience

  • Over 7 years in technical program management
  • Experience with data-intensive solutions and distributed computing
  • Proven track record in building API platforms and mobile products
  • Strong Agile delivery expertise and experience in regulated environments

Key Skills/Competency

  • Technical Program Management
  • API Strategy
  • Enterprise Data
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Distributed Systems
  • Cloud Computing
  • Machine Learning
  • Agile Delivery
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement

How to Get Hired at Capital One

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor achievements to Capital One criteria.
  • Highlight API experience: Showcase API platform and cloud projects.
  • Prepare for case studies: Emphasize strategic planning experience.
  • Research Capital One: Understand their culture, products, and values.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review API design and architecture patterns
Study distributed systems and cloud service integrations
Practice building data-intensive scalable solutions
Brush up on AWS and mobile platform fundamentals

Behavioral Questions

Describe leadership in challenging projects
Explain conflict resolution in cross-functional teams
Demonstrate strategic decision making effectively
Share examples of driving accountability in teams