Software Engineering Manager

PNC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 74,500 - 171,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead development projects and teams in a stable, in‑office environment. The role is based in multiple U.S.

locations, including Birmingham, AL, with in‑person collaboration and a focus on delivering high‑quality software solutions. You will guide application delivery, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to standards while driving change, innovation, and business impact.

Qualifications

• University degree required with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of prior management experience.
• No additional required certifications or licenses as stated.

Responsibilities

• Manage development projects and teams, overseeing multiple application programs.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and drive staff development.
• Analyze applications to ensure they meet business needs and specifications.

Skills

Team leadership

Agile development

Coaching others

Design thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Position Overview

As a Software Engineering Manager within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX; Birmingham, AL; Pittsburgh, PA; or Cleveland, OH. PNC is an in‑office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance.

Job Responsibilities

Manage development projects, development teams, and application support functions. Oversee multiple application programming and analysis projects, including development, installation, and maintenance of application programs. Monitor and maintain adherence and compliance to quality standards on an ongoing basis. Maximize staff contribution through professional growth and development to increase teamwork and effectively meet business needs. Analyze applications to ensure that all systems that are developed meet business needs and specifications.

Customer & Risk Management Expectations

• 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.

People Management Expectations

• 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 achievement of all employees and customers.

Preferred Skills

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

• Agile Development
• Application Delivery Process
• Application Development Tools
• Coaching Others
• Design Thinking
• IT Environment
• Software Process Improvement (SPI)
• System Testing

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry‑relevant experience. At least 3 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 & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• No required certification(s)
• No required license(s)

Compensation

Base Salary: $74,750.00 – $171,925.00. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• 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
• Backup child/elder care
• Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• Robust wellness program with financial incentives
• Paid time off: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Include “accommodation request” in the subject line and your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact. 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. PNC provides reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 Section19 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.