Software Engineering Group Manager - Solution Architecture

PNC • Strongsville, OH

2d • $100,000 - $211,600 • 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 Software Engineering Group Manager within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville or Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ; or Denver, CO. Mission: Lead and develop Solution Architects responsible for critical enterprise initiatives focused on HR, Finance, Enterprise Change, Legal, etc. Drive consistent execution, ensure robust stakeholder alignment, and exemplify trusted leadership. Key Leadership Responsibilities: · Provide direction to Solution Architects supporting HR, Finance, Legal, Audit, Enterprise Change, Corporate Responsibility, or ALM · Build relationships with business stakeholders, engineering, enterprise architecture, security, and various other people and groups. · Adhere to and reinforce established procedures and governance to maintain consistency and predictability across deliverables. · Proactively identify operational gaps and recommend effective solutions. · Collaborate on an ongoing basis with Product stakeholders on requirements, project status, forecasting, risks, and dependencies. · Ensure timely stakeholder engagement and comprehensive decision documentation each week. · Co-facilitate the Solution Architecture Weekly design review. · Build trust with direct reports by supporting the team and providing constructive feedback. · Take ownership of decisions, outcomes, and staffing within your domain. · Demonstrate humility through transparency regarding knowledge gaps, acknowledging mistakes, and outlining improvement plans. · Serve as a role model for professional engagement standards, including active participation in video meetings. Role Overview: · Manage and mentor a team of Solution Architects (comprising both full-time employees and contractors) through regular one-on-ones, team meetings, performance monitoring, recognition, and career development planning. · Foster architectural alignment by facilitating weekly architecture syncs with Product Managers and bi-weekly design reviews. · Participate actively in the broader leadership system through regular meetings, daily touchpoints, and ongoing communication with senior and executive leadership via email and presentations. · Ensure delivery excellence and accountability by managing work assignments, maintaining progress notes, updating performance metrics, and documenting issues, options, and recommendations. · Oversee performance management activities including annual reviews, compensation recommendations, remediation plans in collaboration with Employee Relations when necessary, and completion of required organizational training for self and team. · Enhance team productivity by reviewing and approving access, software, and hardware requests as they arise. · Engage in key enterprise planning events such as quarterly in-person travel to Pittsburgh for SAFe Program Increment (PI) Planning. Architecture & Communication Expectations: · Demonstrate proficiency with UML sequence, use case, and component diagrams; C4 models (system context, containers, components); business process flows; and cross-functional flow diagrams. · Experienced in using Visio, Gliffy, or similar diagramming tools. 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.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Diagramming Software
• Group Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Visio Flowchart
• Application Delivery Process
• Application Development (Client/Server)
• Application Development (Object-Oriented)
• Application Development Tools
• Application Localization and Internationalization
• IT Environment
• Software Process Improvement (SPI)
• Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Solution Architects supporting HR, Finance, Legal, Audit, Enterprise Change, Corporate Responsibility, or ALM
• Build relationships with business stakeholders, engineering, enterprise architecture, security, and various other people and groups.
• Adhere to and reinforce established procedures and governance to maintain consistency and predictability across deliverables.
• Proactively identify operational gaps and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborate on an ongoing basis with Product stakeholders on requirements, project status, forecasting, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure timely stakeholder engagement and comprehensive decision documentation each week.
• Co-facilitate the Solution Architecture Weekly design review.
• Build trust with direct reports by supporting the team and providing constructive feedback.
• Take ownership of decisions, outcomes, and staffing within your domain.
• Demonstrate humility through transparency regarding knowledge gaps, acknowledging mistakes, and outlining improvement plans.
• Serve as a role model for professional engagement standards, including active participation in video meetings.
• Manage and mentor a team of Solution Architects (comprising both full-time employees and contractors) through regular one-on-ones, team meetings, performance monitoring, recognition, and career development planning.
• Foster architectural alignment by facilitating weekly architecture syncs with Product Managers and bi-weekly design reviews.
• Participate actively in the broader leadership system through regular meetings, daily touchpoints, and ongoing communication with senior and executive leadership via email and presentations.
• Ensure delivery excellence and accountability by managing work assignments, maintaining progress notes, updating performance metrics, and documenting issues, options, and recommendations.
• Oversee performance management activities including annual reviews, compensation recommendations, remediation plans in collaboration with Employee Relations when necessary, and completion of required organizational training for self and team.
• Enhance team productivity by reviewing and approving access, software, and hardware requests as they arise.
• Engage in key enterprise planning events such as quarterly in-person travel to Pittsburgh for SAFe Program Increment (PI) Planning.
• Demonstrate proficiency with UML sequence, use case, and component diagrams; C4 models (system context, containers, components); business process flows; and cross-functional flow diagrams.
• Experienced in using Visio, Gliffy, or similar diagramming tools.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees