Director, Communications

McLean 2 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Director, Communications

This role is in our Technology organization, where we experiment and innovate leveraging the latest technologies and our engineers create breakthrough customer experiences. We make a difference for 65 million customers. At Capital One, you’ll be part of a big group of makers, breakers, doers and disruptors, who love to solve real problems and meet real customer needs. We want you to be curious and ask “what if?”

Capital One is seeking a Director of Communications in its Retail and Direct Bank Tech team (RDT) to provide ongoing strategic communications direction and execution, as well as support RDT Inclusion initiatives.

Candidates should have a passion for technology, deep curiosity to learn about new tech trends and topics, exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills, expertise in relationship-building, engaging professional presence, and strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.

Responsibilities:

• Build and execute on communication strategy and plans that support the RDT vision, goals and objectives

• Partner with senior leadership to develop thoughtful, creative technology communications

• Develop and drive the associate engagement strategy for RDT Senior Executive and other leaders, including departmental communications, associate engagement updates, offsites, town hall events

• Build and execute thought leadership initiatives that elevate our technology experts on emerging technology trends and topics in key technology publications, channels and forums

• Write and edit communications content

• Develop a roster of speaking engagements and event opportunities for participation; and manage training and development needs

• Assess risks, issues, and potential communications problems and provide proactive solutions

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Proven track record for developing and implementing successful technical communication strategies and storytelling

• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills

• Ability to present complex subject matter in a clear, concise, and compelling manner

• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple constituents, including peers and executive management

• The ability to think outside the box / creatively to integrate problem-solving and structured thinking

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills, analytical talent and attention to detail

• Strong presentation skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 5 years of experience in communications

• At least 3 years of experience in process or project management

• At least 3 years of experience with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe and Google suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ year of experience in a technology role, computer science role, or a combination of the two

• 3+ years of experience with Diversity and Inclusion

Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.