Portfolio Management Director- Enterprise Transformation

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Portfolio Management Director in its Technology organization, based in Pittsburgh, PA or New York. You will lead a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives spanning cloud modernization, data center strategy, migration programs, resiliency, security, and AI-enabled capabilities.

As a senior leader, you will drive the path to production framework, govern complex programs from strategy through implementation, and partner with executives to maximize business value while

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs and PMO functions.
• Experience overseeing cloud, infrastructure, migration, data center, hosting, and modernization initiatives.
• Strong expertise in portfolio governance, risk management, and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within highly regulated and complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record delivering strategic initiatives from concept through production deployment.
• Experience leading financial transformation and enterprise modernization programs.
• Background in AI governance, responsible AI, data strategy, and cybersecurity risk management.
• Experience implementing enterprise resiliency and operational continuity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversees portfolio managers and their assigned teams. Responsible for the success of the team in meeting objectives and timeframes.
• Facilitates the development and approval process for strategic initiative governance for assigned portfolios.
• Oversees the development and review of analysis and reporting information related to key strategic portfolio milestones.
• Oversight and accountability for the overall portfolio budget while working to ensure success of the portfolio.
• Leads and develops portfolio managers. Works across multi-disciplinary functions and builds and oversees vendor relationships to ensure success of the portfolio.
• PNC appears to be an in-office company with a focus on leadership and governance across technology portfolios.

Skills

Portfolio governance

Executive stakeholder engagement

Cloud migrations

Data center modernization

Risk management

Enterprise transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Production deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Overview

R233870

Job Profile

Position 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 Portfolio Management Director within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or New York.

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Portfolio Management Director to lead a portfolio of enterprise transformation initiatives spanning cloud modernization, data center strategy, migration programs, resiliency, security, and AI-enabled capabilities. This leader will be responsible for driving the organization's "path to production" framework, ensuring the successful delivery of complex technology and business transformation programs from strategy through implementation.

The ideal candidate brings a strong management background with deep expertise in financial and technology transformation, portfolio governance, risk management, and large-scale enterprise change initiatives. This role requires an executive leader who can balance innovation with disciplined governance while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives focused on cloud transformation, national hosting, data center modernization, migration programs, and production readiness.
• Establish and execute portfolio roadmaps aligned with enterprise objectives, business priorities, and technology strategy.
• Drive the organization's end-to-end "path to production" methodology, ensuring efficient transition from strategy and design through deployment and operationalization.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize investments, optimize resource allocation, and maximize business value.
• Oversee initiatives that leverage curated enterprise data, Big Data platforms, and AI-driven capabilities to create business value.
• Support the development of scalable, secure, and responsible AI solutions.
• Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making practices across the organization.
• Ensure AI initiatives are supported by robust governance, transparency, and risk management frameworks.
• Establish strong portfolio governance practices, including executive reporting, controls, issue management, and performance measurement.
• Lead portfolio-level risk identification, mitigation, and escalation processes.
• Champion enterprise resiliency strategies across critical infrastructure, cloud, hosting, and operational environments.
• Ensure security, compliance, and regulatory requirements are embedded throughout all transformation initiatives.
• Develop governance frameworks addressing emerging AI risks, cybersecurity threats, and operational resilience requirements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders.
• Lead cross-functional teams across technology, operations, security, finance, and business functions.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders while managing competing priorities and organizational change.
• Present portfolio performance, risks, strategic recommendations, and investment decisions to executive leadership.
• Manage complex transformation portfolios with significant budgets and resource commitments.
• Develop business cases, financial models, and value realization frameworks.
• Monitor portfolio performance against strategic, operational, and financial objectives.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs, PMO functions, or enterprise portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing cloud, infrastructure, migration, data center, hosting, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Strong expertise in portfolio governance, risk management, and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams within highly regulated and complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record delivering strategic initiatives from concept through production deployment.
• Experience leading financial transformation and enterprise modernization programs.
• Background in AI governance, responsible AI, data strategy, and cybersecurity risk management.
• Experience implementing enterprise resiliency and operational continuity frameworks.

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.

Job Description

• Oversees portfolio managers and their assigned teams. Responsible for the success of the team in meeting objectives and timeframes. No requirement for portfolio size.
• Facilitates the development and approval process for strategic initiative governance for assigned portfolios.
• Oversees the development and review of analysis and reporting information related to key strategic portfolio milestones.
• Oversight and accountability for the overall portfolio budget while working to ensure success of the portfolio.
• Leads and develops portfolio managers. Works across multi-disciplinary functions and builds and oversees vender relationships to ensure success of the portfolio.

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

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Accountability, Client Counseling, Cloud Migrations, Decision Making, Enterprise Transformation, Portfolio Governance, Portfolio Management, Results-Oriented, Strategic Planning

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Managing Multiple Priorities, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Management

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