Technology Risk Manager Sr

PNC Financial Services Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group is seeking a Technology Risk Senior Manager to lead multi-domain risk programs and elevate the enterprise-wide risk management framework. This role is based in Birmingham, with opportunities in other major U.S.

locations and requires partnerships with senior leadership to drive governance, assessments, and credible challenge in alignment with regulatory expectations. You will guide risk metrics, reporting, and controls while building strong collaborations across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and governance processes.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary risk programs.
• Ability to translate regulatory expectations into actionable controls.

Responsibilities

• Leads one or more large-scale technology risk functions or programs, driving execution and continuous enhancement of the technology risk management framework across multiple domains.
• Establishes and drives governance processes, ensuring accountability and adoption of risk policies and standards.
• Directs complex risk identification and assessment with focus on emerging technologies and cross-functional exposures.
• Acts as trusted advisor to senior technology leadership, influencing decisions and enabling timely escalation/resolution of risks.
• Oversees risk reporting, metrics, and analytics, fostering a risk-aware culture.

Skills

Third-Party Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management Programs

Regulatory Compliance

People Leadership

Key Risk Indicators

Information Security

Influencing Change

Emerging Risks

Confidentiality & Credibility

Cloud Governance

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

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 Technology Risk Senior Manager within PNC's Technology Risk organization, you will be based in either, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas Tx, Strongsville OH, Phoenix AZ, Birmingham AL.

Job Responsibilites

• Leads the Third-Party Technology Risk function and a team of technology risk professionals accountable for driving sustained reduction in vendor risk exposure. Sets strategy, priorities, and standards for how third-party technology risk is identified, measured, challenged, and reduced across the enterprise.
• Leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of the third-party technology risk program to meet business, risk appetite, and regulatory expectations. Establishes the methodology, thresholds, and operating model used to evaluate critical and high-risk technology vendors, cloud service providers, and material fourth parties.
• Directs oversight and credible challenge of technology-relevant third-party risk assessments, inherent risk tiering, due diligence depth, residual risk conclusions, exceptions, and risk acceptance decisions performed across the enterprise. Determines where coverage, methodology, or evidence quality is insufficient and drives remediation through program owners and governance forums.
• Owns third-party technology key risk indicators, vendor risk ratings, scorecards, and executive reporting on behalf of Technology Risk. Interprets threshold breaches for senior leadership and risk committees, directs root cause analysis, and holds accountable owners to time-bound remediation and demonstrated risk reduction.
• Serves as the senior Technology Risk point of contact for regulatory examinations, Internal Audit, and Independent Risk Management reviews of third-party technology risk. Owns follow-through on findings assigned to Technology and translates supervisory developments into program and control requirements.
• Builds and maintains executive-level partnerships across Enterprise Third-Party Management, Technology, Information Security, Resilience, Supply Chain, Legal, Independent Risk Management, and Internal Audit. Influences contract, renewal, investment, contingency, and exit decisions using documented risk exposure.
• Manages, develops, and retains a team of technology risk professionals. Sets the risk-based oversight plan, establishes standards for analysis and credible challenge, manages performance and capacity, and builds the team's technical depth and influence with control owners and program teams.

Qualifications

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

Required Skills

Third-Party Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Risk Management Programs, Regulatory Compliance, People Leadership, Key Risk Indicators, Information Security, Influencing Change, Emerging Risks, Credible Challenge, Conflict Management, Cloud Governance

Competencies

Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Information Security Management, Internal Controls, IT Environment, Managing Multiple Priorities, Operational Risk, Organizational Governance, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Regulatory Environment - Financial Services, Talent Management

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.

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

• Leads one or more large-scale technology risk functions or programs, driving execution and continuous enhancement of the technology risk management framework across multiple domains. Ensures comprehensive identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of technology risks in alignment with business priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Establishes and drives governance processes across assigned areas, ensuring clear accountability, effective oversight, and consistent adoption of risk frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Directs complex risk identification and assessment efforts, with a forward-looking focus on emerging technologies, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional risk exposures. Drives execution of mitigation strategies and control improvements.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior technology leadership, providing insights on risk posture, influencing decision-making, and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of critical risks.
• Oversees risk reporting, metrics, and analytics, delivering clear, actionable insights while fostering a strong risk-aware culture and strengthening organizational capability in managing technology risk.

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