Director, Product Management, Developer Experience - Secure Foundations Platform

Overview

Director, Product Management, Developer Experience - Secure Foundations Platform. Capital One is a high-tech company, a scientific laboratory, and a nationally recognized brand. The Developer Experience team delivers enterprise capabilities and a common platform that enables engineering teams to thrive in the cloud.

This role focuses on empowering developers by removing toil and embedding security into the development lifecycle. By automating detection and remediation of vulnerabilities at their source, this leader will address a major operational burden for the engineering community and help shift the posture from reactive firefighting to proactive, automated governance. This work supports Capital One's mission to change banking for good.

As a Director on the Developer Experience Product team, you will be responsible for the strategy, vision, and execution of the Continuous Automated Refresh (CAR) program, solving artifact and vulnerability management across foundational software components such as container base images and open-source libraries.

The ideal candidate is a technology-driven leader who empathizes with developers, communicates effectively with engineering teams, cybersecurity experts, and senior leaders, and translates complex technical problems into a clear, strategic product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the product vision and multi-year strategy for automated vulnerability remediation at Capital One.
• Lead the product roadmap for the Continuous Automated Refresh (CAR) platform, transforming it from a program to a mature, scalable product.
• Partner with senior leaders in Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Risk to ensure the platform meets security and operational needs of a large enterprise.
• Understand internal software development pain points and build solutions that make the secure path the easiest path.
• Define, monitor, and evangelize key performance indicators measuring toil reduction, time-to-remediate, and impact on developer productivity and satisfaction.
• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, launch, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the enterprise-wide subject matter expert on the product and communicate its value and progress to stakeholders at all levels.

Capital One Product Framework

In this role, proficiency in five core areas is expected as the foundation for successful Product Management:

• Human Centered – Obsess about internal and external customer needs to reimagine and innovate product solutions
• Business Focused – Deliver game-changing outcomes by focusing on leverage and execution excellence
• Technology Driven – Leverage technology to deliver innovative and resilient solutions with near- and long-term value
• Integrated Problem Solving – Identify and resolve complex problems to deliver outcomes while mitigating product risks
• Transformational Leadership – Lead cross-functional teams to solve customer problems and drive organizational alignment

Basic Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience working in Product Management
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, one of the following with an expectation to obtain the degree before the start date:
• A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or related)
• A Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or related) or an MBA with a quantitative concentration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading product management for developer platforms, DevOps tools, or large-scale enterprise platforms
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, particularly in application security, vulnerability management, or software supply chain security
• Experience translating complex business strategy and technical challenges into a data-driven product roadmap
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and risk management
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of engaging and influencing senior executives

Note: Capital One does not sponsor new applicants for employment authorization for this position.

Compensation and Eligibility

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries are listed below by location. Salaries for part-time roles are prorated. Salaries are offered for work within the specified locations:

• Chicago, IL: $205,400 - $234,400
• McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900
• New York, NY: $246,500 - $281,300
• Plano, TX: $205,400 - $234,400
• Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400

Candidates hired in other locations will be paid according to the location pay range. This role is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives. Eligibility varies by plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details are available on the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on status and level.

EEO and Accommodations

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in accordance with applicable laws. If you require an accommodation during the application process, contact Capital One Recruiting at or All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to provide needed accommodations.

Careers inquiries: for technical questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, email