Position Overview

As a Technology Risk Senior Manager within PNC's Technology Risk organization, you will be based in either Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX, Washington, DC

Job Responsibilites:

Leads the Third-Party Technology Risk function and a team of technology risk professionals accountable for driving sustained reduction in vendor risk exposure. Sets strategy, priorities, and standards for how third-party technology risk is identified, measured, challenged, and reduced across the enterprise.
Leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of the third-party technology risk program to meet business, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations. Establishes the methodology, thresholds, and operating model used to evaluate critical and high-risk technology vendors, cloud service providers, and material fourth parties.

Directs oversight and credible challenge of technology-relevant third-party risk assessments, inherent risk tiering, due diligence depth, residual risk conclusions, exceptions, and risk acceptance decisions performed across the enterprise. Determines where coverage, methodology, or evidence quality is insufficient and drives remediation through program owners and governance forums.

Owns third-party technology key risk indicators, vendor risk ratings, scorecards, and executive reporting on behalf of Technology Risk. Interprets threshold breaches for senior leadership and risk committees, directs root cause analysis, and holds accountable owners to time-bound remediation and demonstrated risk reduction.

Serves as the senior Technology Risk point of contact for regulatory examinations, Internal Audit, and Independent Risk Management reviews of third-party technology risk. Owns follow-through on findings assigned to Technology and translates supervisory developments into program and control requirements.

Builds and maintains executive-level partnerships across Enterprise Third-Party Management, Technology, Information Security, Resilience, Supply Chain, Legal, Independent Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Influences contract, renewal, investment, contingency, and exit decisions using documented risk exposure.
Manages, develops, and retains a team of technology risk professionals. Sets the risk-based oversight plan, establishes standards for analysis and credible challenge, manages performance and capacity, and builds the team's technical depth and influence with control owners and program teams.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Skills

Third-Party Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management Programs, Regulatory Compliance, People Leadership, Key Risk Indicators, Information Security, Influencing Change, Emerging Risks, Credible Challenge, Conflict Management, Cloud Governance

Competencies:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Internal Controls, IT Environment, Managing Multiple Priorities, Operational Risk, Organizational Governance, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Regulatory Environment - Financial Services, Talent Management

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

• Leads one or more large-scale technology risk functions or programs, driving execution and continuous enhancement of the technology risk management framework across multiple domains. Ensures comprehensive identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of technology risks in alignment with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Establishes and drives governance processes across assigned areas, ensuring clear accountability, effective oversight, and consistent adoption of risk frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Directs complex risk identification and assessment efforts, with a forward-looking focus on emerging technologies, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional risk exposures. Drives execution of mitigation strategies and control improvements.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior technology leadership, providing insights on risk posture, influencing decision-making, and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of critical risks.
• Oversees risk reporting, metrics, and analytics, delivering clear, actionable insights while fostering a strong risk-aware culture and strengthening organizational capability in managing technology risk.

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.

PNC also has fundamental expectations of our people managers. As a manager of talent in PNC, you will be expected to:

• Include Intentionally - Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
• Live the Values - Role models our values with transparency and courage.
• Enable Change - Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
• Achieve Results - Takes personal ownership to deliver results. Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
• Develop the Best - Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.

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 SkillsChange Management, Conflict Management, Crisis Management Planning, Emerging Risks, Operations Management, Program Risk Management, Risk Management Programs, Strategic Planning

CompetenciesDecision Making and Critical Thinking, Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Internal Controls, IT Environment, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Planning and Organizing

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)

Language Assessments

 

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

 

 

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $146,300.00 – $326,040.00

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 09/24/2026, 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.