Software Engineering Group Manager

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 Group Manager within PNC's Enterprise Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; or Denver, CO.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly accomplished Software Engineering Group Manager in our Enterprise Technology organization to lead the CTO Tools Engineering strategic portfolio. This role oversees multiple critical technology domains, including Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Tools, Enterprise Architecture Tools, and API Analytics and Engineering. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with a proven record of delivery, demonstrating the ability to build scalable, modern platforms and lead large, high-performing software engineering organizations. This role will also lead a significant expansion of the Enterprise Technology self-service framework, a foundational capability in the organization's strategy to scale and sustain support for its services.

This leader will guide senior engineering teams, collaborate closely with Architecture, product, and Infrastructure partners, and champion best in class engineering practices across the full software lifecycle. They will set high standards for code quality, system reliability, and modernization, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement as they advance the CTO Tooling Strategy across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio & Technology Leadership
• Own and manage a CTO-aligned portfolio covering:
• Site Reliability Center and operational tooling
• Enterprise Architecture tools and platforms
• API engineering, analytics, and enablement
• Define technical vision, roadmaps, and investment priorities aligned to enterprise strategy.
• Drive platform scalability, resiliency, observability, and performance outcomes.
• Ensure modern engineering standards, including cloud-native, DevOps, and API-first architectures.
• Delivery & Transformation
• Lead complex, multi-team delivery efforts with measurable business and technology outcomes.
• Drive large-scale technology transformations, including modernization of legacy platforms.
• Establish delivery discipline using agile and lean methodologies.
• Manage risk, dependencies, and execution across multiple initiatives.
• People & Organizational Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop senior engineering managers and high-performing engineering teams.
• Build strong engineering culture focused on accountability, quality, reliability, and innovation.
• Influence talent strategy, succession planning, and skills development.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Serve as a trusted technology partner to Enterprise Technology leaders, architects, product, and infrastructure teams.
• Communicate clearly with executive stakeholders on delivery status, risks, and strategic tradeoffs.
• Collaborate across business and technology functions to align priorities and outcomes.
• Governance & Operational Excellence
• Establish engineering metrics for reliability, availability, delivery predictability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, risk, and architectural standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and automation.

Qualifications:

Experience in software engineering, including senior leadership roles. Demonstrated experience managing multiple engineering teams or managers. Proven delivery and transformation experience in large-scale, highly scalable environments. Strong executive communication and influence skills.

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.