Senior Project Manager

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Responsible for managing all aspects of diverse, complex to very complex projects related to Discover Card integration with Capital One. This includes but not limited to project planning, execution, timing, functionality, testing, presentation development, quality, cost benefit analysis, risk management, communication and documentation. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead a broad range of coordinator efforts for Discover's card portfolio value streams, driving process toward organization goals. Project types include new product launches, capital improvements, R&D, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement.
How You'll Do It

• Represents the Card Portfolio organization as a primary contact on assigned projects. Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct natural work groups and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.
• Effectively and consistently communicate to provide timely and accurate information and status updates to all stakeholders.
• Initiates and leads projects, including creation of proposals, writing business requirements, and negotiating timelines with business and technology partners.
• Coordinates the testing, installation, and implementation of system modifications with the Processing Centers, business partners, internal applications teams and external vendors.
• Solves unusual technical and business problems requiring innovative business solutions and state-of-the-industry subject matter expertise. Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Oversee meeting arrangements, synchronize calendars, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage critical tasks related to project coordination, maintaining process efficiency across multiple workstreams.
• Plan and facilitate in-person working sessions, ensuring smooth logistics and preparation.
• Adheres to enterprise-wide company policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulatory mandates. Adhere to company guidelines for Change Management and the Product Development Process (PDP). Ensure the highest level of compliance with company directives regarding confidentiality, storage and access to secure data.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Business Administration and Management and Communications or related
• 2+ years Project Management, Operations or related
• In lieu of education, must have at least 4+ years Project Management, Operations or related

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• Occasionally move about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
• Must be able to travel at least 10%

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience working on fast paced, dynamic work environment
• Experience managing projects across multiple workstreams
• Experiences with data migrations/ integration
• Experiences with third party relationship management
• Experience managing projects across multiple stakeholders
• Experience compiling high quality PPT presentations
• Experience documenting and resolving risks, issues and blockers
• Experience in banking/ financial services
• Professional Project Management

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-06-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $67,000.00 to $113,000.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover, a division of Capital One, N.A., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.
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Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.