Software Engineering Group Mgr

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Birmingham is seeking a Software Engineering Group Manager. This role involves managing development teams, ensuring quality in application implementation, and fostering a culture of excellence. Candidates should have significant leadership experience, a bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 8 years in relevant roles. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, making this an attractive opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience required.
• 5+ years prior management experience needed.
• Proven leadership skills with significant responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple development projects and groups.
• Oversee the implementation of complex, organization-wide systems.
• Ensure implementation quality and provide solutions for technology issues.

Skills

Application Development

Business Management

Customer Solutions

User Experience (UX) Design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

Job Profile

As a Software Engineering Group Manager within PNC’s Business Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Birmingham, AL or Dallas, TX. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

As a Software Engineering Group Manager in Workforce Technology, you are a major part of promoting this culture. The team being managed may be hybrid and you must be comfortable interacting with employees, business partners, and software vendors who may be in person or remote – including offshore - while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and communication.

To excel as a Software Engineering Group Manager at PNC you will need a fundamental understanding of software delivery and support in an Agile environment, principles of IT Service Management, and a proactive mindset to identify and cure problems before they become more impactful. You must also serve as a career mentor, helping to educate and motivate your team to ensure consistent performance and growth while identifying training opportunities and skills gaps.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Manages multiple development projects, development groups and/or application support functions for a major business segment.
• Oversees the development and implementation of multiple, complex, organization-wide systems.
• Allocates and ensures resource arrangements during the application development life cycle.
• Maintains relationships with clients to ensure the implementation quality of application systems.
• Provides solutions or recommendations on complicated technology issues for application development and implementation.

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

• Skills Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design
• Competencies Application Delivery Process, Application Development (Client/Server), Application Development (Object-Oriented), Application Development Tools, Application Localization and Internationalization, IT Environment, Software Process Improvement (SPI)
• Work Experience Roles 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.
• Education Bachelors
• Certifications No Required Certification(s)
• Licenses No Required License(s)

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Transparency Base Salary: $100,000.00 – $211,600.00 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.
• 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 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.
• Additional PTO details as described.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/17/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Accommodations

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

EEO

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of gender, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

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