Product Management Sr Manager, Immediate Payments

PNC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Sr. Manager of Product Management in the Treasury Management Global Payments area. Based in multiple U.S. cities, you will lead a team responsible for Instant Payments, routing, ePayments, and Zelle disbursements.

You will drive the product strategy, roadmap, and financial outcomes while partnering with product development, technology, risk, and marketing teams. This role requires executive-level communication and a track record of strategic delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive Immediate Payments product management experience including instant payments, routing, and Zelle disbursements.
• Ability to define, prioritize and execute product work across multiple platforms and initiatives.
• Strong communication and influence skills with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the Immediate Payments product strategy and roadmap across TM and enterprise.
• Champions product improvements with justifications and prioritization.
• Manages product financials including budgeting and forecasting of revenue growth and expenses.
• Partners with Operations, Sales, Servicing, Implementation, Risk and Compliance for end-to-end client experience.
• Collaborates with GTM teams to create marketing collateral and educate TM partners.

Skills

Immediate Payments

Intelligent payment routing

Zelle disbursements

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic thinking

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree desirable

Job description

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 Product Management Sr Manager within PNC's Treasury Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX or Phoenix, AZ. As a Product Management Sr. Manager within PNC’s Treasury Management Global Payments organization, you will manage and develop a team of Product Managers responsible for a portfolio of strategic immediate payment solutions: Instant Payments (both Real Time Payments and FedNow), Intelligent Payment Routing, our business‑to‑consumer payee choice solution known as ePayments, Direct‑to‑Debit Card Payments and Zelle Disbursements. You and your team will define and execute the immediate payments product strategy and multi‑year roadmap across the full set of immediate payments solutions. You will be accountable for driving the product strategy and priorities, client adoption and usage, and financial outcomes including revenue and direct expenses across the product lifecycle. You and your team will partner with other Product Management partners, Product Development, Technology, Operations, Servicing, Implementation, and Risk partners to inform the design and operating approach for sales enablement and support, servicing, implementation and risk management of the immediate payments product line.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive Immediate Payments product management experience including instant payments, intelligent payment routing, B2C payee choice solutions, direct‑to‑debit card and Zelle disbursements. Knowledge of other non‑U.S. domestic wire systems helpful.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with product development, operations, sales and other stakeholders.
• Ability to define, prioritize and execute product work across multiple platforms and initiatives.
• Strong communication and influence skills with the ability to drive alignment across business and development/technology stakeholders.
• Experience operating and presenting at a strategic level while maintaining accountability for execution.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience presenting at industry conferences and with senior‑level corporate decision makers.

Job Description

• Develops and maintains the product strategy plan for the Immediate Payments product line including the competitive position, growth strategies, financial and performance metrics and product roadmap. Aligns the plan with key partners across Treasury Management and the enterprise.
• Champions product improvements including appropriate business justification and prioritization. Collaborates with product development and operations to define the overall scope and requirements for new initiatives.
• Manages the product financials including budgeting and forecasting of revenue growth and direct expenses. Provides periodic financial updates and insights along with key product and industry updates.
• Partners closely with Operations, Sales, Servicing, Implementation, Risk and Compliance partners to ensure a positive end‑to‑end client experience.
• Partners closely with Go‑to‑Market teams to develop and maintain appropriate marketing, collateral and communication materials while educating TM partners on product capabilities and enhancements.
• Participates in industry groups such as The Clearing House RTP Business Committee and meets with Federal Reserve representatives to ensure PNC is actively engaged in industry discussions and changes. Actively contribute thought leadership to PNC clients and prospects thru articles, conferences and other forums. Engages bi‑directionally with various standards forum as required to influence positive industry change results.
• Collaborates with other PNC lines of business including Retail and others on enterprise immediate payments initiatives.

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 Business Objectives, Customer Solutions, Marketing, Product Development, Product Management, Sales Competencies Collaborating, Competitive Environment, Design Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Solving, Product Development Strategy, Solutions Development

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 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.

Education Bachelors Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Language Assessments No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $123,200.00 – $274,560.00 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.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/21/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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
• years of service

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part‑time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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