The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc

Software Engineering Manager, Senior

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years in software development/related fields with 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Strong technical expertise in identity and security technologies such as API gateways, data tokenization, and endpoint protection.
  • Experience leading teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions in complex environments.
  • Deep understanding of modern security frameworks and authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML).
  • Exceptional communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to build high-performing collaborative teams in dynamic settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse software development team.
  • Drive strategic initiatives for Digital Identity solutions aligning with business objectives.
  • Oversee architecture and implementation of security engineering solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful solution delivery.
  • Guide adoption of technologies like service mesh and web application firewalls.
  • Develop standards and documentation for consistency across projects.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to guide technology decisions.

Benefits

  • Medical/prescription drug coverage with Health Savings Account feature.
  • Dental and vision options available.
  • Comprehensive life insurance and disability protection.
  • 401(k) with PNC match, pension, and stock purchase plans.
  • Paid time off including maternity/parental leave and holiday pay.
  • Educational assistance with select programs fully paid.
  • Robust wellness program with financial incentives.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

As a Software Engineering Manager, Sr within PNC, you will be based in one of our Technology hubs
(Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, Dallas, TX). Weekly time in the office is required.

Core hours are 8am-5pm EST. Occasional night/weekend work can be expected. Some travel also required

We are seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead a team of talented development staff. This leadership role requires a balance of technical
expertise, strategic thinking, and people management to deliver cutting-edge solutions supporting the organization's security and identity initiatives.
As a key leader within the organization you will oversee critical Digital Identity services, including but not limited to Customer Identity and Access
Management, Workforce Identity and Access Management, data centers, endpoint protection, API gateways, content delivery networks, web application
firewalls, data tokenization, service mesh, hardware key management, and egress proxies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and
deliver robust and scalable solutions while fostering a high-performing, innovative team culture.

Needed experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in software development or related fields, with 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
Strong technical expertise in identity and security technologies, including one or more of the following: API gateways, content delivery networks,
data tokenization, service mesh, or endpoint protection.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering enterprise-scale solutions in complex environments.
Deep understanding of modern security frameworks, authentication protocols (e.g., OAuth, SAML), and industry standards
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Proven ability to build and lead collaborative, high-performing teams in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
Strong sense of initiative and ownership and attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality and security

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse and distributed team of software development staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment
with organizational goals.
Drive strategic initiatives for Customer Digital Identity and Workforce Digital Identity solutions, ensuring alignment with business and security
objectives.
Oversee the architecture and implementation of security engineering solutions, ensuring they meet organizational standards and industry best
practices.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, product, and operations teams, to ensure successful solution delivery.
Provide guidance on technologies such as service mesh, data tokenization, hardware key management, and web application firewalls, ensuring
scalability, security, and compliance.
Develop and maintain standards, patterns, and documentation to ensure consistency and alignment across projects.
Evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and risks to guide strategic technology decisions.
Facilitate collaboration between teams to improve processes, optimize performance, and solve complex technical challenges.
Provide thought leadership and represent the team in executive-level discussions and strategic planning.

Job Description
Manage a combination of management and senior technical staff across application and system domains
Maintain proactive compliance with ITSM, KY3P, BCX and programs to ensure positive KPI reporting
Oversees and manages the delivery of large or complex application development projects. Defines strategies and client needs focused on
technology development.
Directs all activities and initiatives related to application services for an entire organization or for major clients
Maintains relationships with clients; communicates with IT and business management. Monitors prompt response and support for technical issues.
Directs, motivates, develops and manages the performance of the management team and key staff.
Manage a group of technical staff across multiple product lines.
Support maintenance and incremental improvement of assigned applications and systems.
Support compliance with Operational Resilience improvements
Support and oversee execution of Capital Projects
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 is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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

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

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

Education
Bachelors

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $123,200.00 - $228,800.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/02/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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; 9 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 pncthrive.com.

About The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc

PNC is a financial service company providing bank deposit products and services to its community. The company assets (as of December 31, 2011) of approximately $271.2 billion. PNC operations include a regional banking franchise operating primarily in nineteen states and the District of Columbia with more than 2,700 branches, online and mobile services together with 7,400 ATM machines, specialized financial businesses serving companies and government entities, and asset management and processing businesses.

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