Director, Product Manager: Velocity Black

Velocity Black, a Capital One company, is seeking a Director to lead their new Data Product and Privacy team. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on product management in an innovative AI-powered concierge service environment. The position involves transforming data into products that power automation and AI use cases, while ensuring robust privacy compliance, particularly with GDPR regulations.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of 3-5 associates, including data product managers, engineers, and project managers. They will be responsible for developing and executing data strategy, standardizing data processes, and laying the foundation for advanced automation initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in data product management, privacy regulations, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities include owning Velocity Black's data strategy, managing data as a product, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving tactical implementation of new data products. The position offers a unique blend of strategic thinking and practical execution, with significant executive visibility and impact potential.

The role requires strong capabilities in human-centered design, business acumen, technology leadership, and transformational management. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate proficiency in understanding customer needs, driving business value, managing technology resources, and leading high-performing teams.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $205,400 to $281,300 depending on location, plus performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits. Capital One provides a supportive, innovative environment with opportunities for growth and impact in the intersection of financial services and technology.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of digital product management experience, with preferred qualifications including a technical degree, MBA, and extensive experience in Agile methodologies and strategy development. This role represents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape the future of data products while ensuring privacy compliance in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.