Software Engineering Mgr Sr

Job Profile

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineering Manager Sr within PNC’s C&IB organization, you will be based either in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Application Manager to lead the strategy, development, and ongoing management of our next-generation online banking platform. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership, and business acumen, with accountability for ensuring the platform is highly available, secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative digital banking solutions that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic oversight for the design, build, and continuous enhancement of the online banking platform, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Manage a complex ecosystem that includes Cloud-native deployments (OpenShift/Kubernetes, Modern front-end frameworks (Angular) alongside legacy technologies (JSP)
• Lead and mentor a global team of 20+ professionals, including employees, onshore/offshore contractors, and business system analysts.
• Drive adoption of Agile and DevSecOps practices, ensuring rapid delivery while maintaining security, compliance, and reliability standards.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure platform resilience against cyber threats and regulatory risks.
• Own the talent strategy: hire, coach, and retain high-performing technical leaders and engineers across multiple geographies.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for platform issues, balancing business priorities with long-term system stability.
Experience & Qualifications:
• 5+ years of progressive experience in software/application management, with at least 3 years in technical leadership capacity
• Strong technical background in Java-based platforms, microservices architecture, cloud-native deployments (OpenShift, AWS, or similar), and enterprise integration.
• Demonstrated success in managing distributed global teams and multi-vendor environments.
• Results-driven leader with the ability to balance innovation, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence.
*** PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. ***

Job Description

• Manage a group of software engineers/managers across multiple product lines.
• Oversee the talent management of engineering talent, including recruiting, mentoring, and enabling a culture of learning with a focus on engineering craftsmanship.  
• Foster technological innovation, ensuring adoption of current trends, capabilities, and practices emerging in the market. Encourage sound technology choices are made and drive innovative technology architecture and solution design. 
• Identify issues, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred SkillsApplication Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design

CompetenciesAgile Development, Application Development Tools, Coaching Others, Continuous Learning, Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Influencing, Innovation

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility is required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace.  We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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