Senior Software Engineering Manager - Solution Architecture

PNC • Strongsville, OH

22h • $80,000 - $192,050 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Senior Software Engineering Manager within PNC's Technology Organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL or Denver, CO o Own delivery of key initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring outcomes align with business priorities o Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive results o Translate ambiguous requirements into clear plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes o Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early; recommend pragmatic solutions o Use data and metrics to inform decisions and continuously improve processes o Communicate progress, issues, and options clearly to senior leadership Uphold high standards for quality, reliability, and operational excellence 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.

Requirements

• Expertise in building relationships and driving outcomes
• Expertise in identifying architecture patterns
• Expertise in following policy/procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience leading teams/projects with the ability to influence

Nice To Haves

• Application Development
• Architectural Patterns
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• IT Architecture
• Microservices Architecture
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Agile Development
• Application Development Tools
• Coaching Others
• Continuous Learning
• Design Thinking
• Emerging Technologies
• Influencing
• Innovation
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of key initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring outcomes align with business priorities
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to drive results
• Translate ambiguous requirements into clear plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes
• Identify risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs early; recommend pragmatic solutions
• Use data and metrics to inform decisions and continuously improve processes
• Communicate progress, issues, and options clearly to senior leadership
• Uphold high standards for quality, reliability, and operational excellence
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager