Software Engineering Manager, Senior

Job Profile

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 and some travel may also be 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, you will oversee critical Digital Identity services—including 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.

• 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, attention to detail, and commitment to high standards of quality and security.

• 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 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.

• Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, 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.
• At least 8 years of industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years of prior management experience. A degree or comparable combination of education, job‑specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s or PhD desirable.
• No required certifications or licenses.

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