Quality Engineering Manager Sr

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC, based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX, seeks a Senior Quality Engineering Manager to define and lead the quality strategy across the SDLC, partnering with product and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable software releases. The role emphasizes manual and automated testing, hands-on automation, and the ability to mentor QE teams to improve quality, risk management, and release readiness.

This leadership position requires strong testing expertise and experience in Agile

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies and QA principles.
• Experience embedding quality early in SDLC with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum sprint and release cycles.
• SQL experience for test validation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce testing best practices across manual and automated testing.
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, and architects to integrate quality early in SDLC.
• Define and maintain test strategy aligned with business and technical needs.
• Lead testing activities during sprints and releases.
• Ensure test coverage and quality gates throughout development and deployment.
• Develop and maintain test artifacts for releases.

Skills

Quality engineering

Software testing

Agile/Scrum

SQL

Automation testing

Leadership

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Test automation tools

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 Quality Engineer Manager Sr within PNC's C&IB organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

The Senior Quality Engineering (QE) Manager is responsible for defining, leading, and continuously improving the quality strategy across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This role is part of software engineering and partners closely with the product and business stakeholders to integrate quality early and ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality software releases.

The QE Manager promotes best practices in both manual and automated testing, actively participates in sprint and release cycles, and ensures that quality risks are identified and addressed proactively.

The ideal candidate brings strong testing expertise, hands‑on automation experience, and the ability to lead and influence teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes aligned with business and technical goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce best practices across all aspects of testing, including manual and automated testing
• Collaborate with product owners, developers, architects, and other stakeholders to integrate quality early in the SDLC
• Define, maintain, and ensure alignment of the test strategy with business objectives and technical requirements
• Play an active role in testing activities during sprint execution and release cycles
• Ensure appropriate test coverage and quality gates are in place throughout development and deployment
• Produce and maintain required test artifacts for releases
• Identify, communicate, and escalation risks when quality may be compromised
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, tools, and metrics
• Support and guide teams in adopting effective automation strategies
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to QE and testing team members

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality engineering principles
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to embed quality early in the SDLC
• Ability to define and execute a comprehensive test strategy aligned with business and technical needs
• Experience participating in Agile/Scrum sprint and release cycles
• Demonstrated ability to identify, raise, and manage quality risks effectively
• Database experience with SQL for test validation and data analysis
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience with automation testing frameworks and tools
• Hands‑on experience promoting best practices in both manual and automated testing
• Prior people or team management experience
• Experience leading or scaling QE practices in an Agile or DevOps environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build and deployment processes

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 all QA activities and processes for a major or multiple software products or systems.

Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company, industry, and regulatory standards.

Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Provides feedback and input for software development standards and practices.

Leads implementation, control, and distribution of all Quality Assurance programs, practices, standards, methodologies, and metrics. Reviews results of major and final tests to determine if product specifications are met in line with requirements and standards.

Oversees performance of managers and teams. Identifies and addresses staff training and development needs.

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.

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