Technology Risk Manager Sr

PNC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Technology Risk Senior Manager to lead a team responsible for reducing third-party technology risk. The role is based in one of several U.S.

hubs (Pittsburgh, Dallas, Washington, DC) with an emphasis on governance, risk assessment, and executive-level reporting. You will partner with Enterprise Third-Party Management, Information Security, Legal, and Internal Audit to shape risk strategy, set standards, and drive credible challenge.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a senior technology risk role.
• Experience leading large-scale risk programs and regulatory interactions is preferred.
• Ability to influence executive leadership and manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Third-Party Technology Risk function and a team of technology risk professionals.
• Sets strategy, priorities, and standards for third-party technology risk reduction across the enterprise.
• Oversees risk assessments, inherent risk tiering, due diligence depth, and risk reporting for technology vendors.
• Builds executive-level partnerships across Enterprise Third-Party Management, Technology, and Internal Audit.

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

Education

Bachelors

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 Technology Risk Senior Manager within PNC's Technology Risk organization, you will be based in either Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX, Washington, DC.

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.

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.

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.

Preferred 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.

Preferred Skills

• Change Management
• Conflict Management
• Crisis Management Planning
• Emerging Risks
• Operations Management
• Program Risk Management
• Risk Management Programs
• Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelors

Certifications No Required Certification(s)

Licenses No Required License(s)

Language Assessments No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $146,300.00 – $326,040.00 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.

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
• and years of service

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

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. 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. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide 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 (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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