Technology Risk Manager Sr

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) with match

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Technology Risk Senior Manager to lead and shape the third-party risk program. The role will guide risk strategy, measurement, and remediation across enterprise vendors and cloud providers in a financial services environment.

You will collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, and Internal Audit to ensure regulatory alignment and effective risk governance. Based in multiple U.S. locations including Pittsburgh, Dallas, or Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale third-party technology risk programs.
• 8+ years in technology risk or related domains within financial services.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, reporting, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Third-Party Technology Risk function and a team of professionals.
• Sets strategy and standards for third-party risk across the enterprise.
• Drives development and improvement of the third-party risk program.

Skills

Third-Party Risk

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

People Leadership

Key Risk Indicators

Information Security

Influencing Change

Emerging Risks

Credible Challenge

Conflict Management

Cloud Governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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 Responsibilities

• 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.

PNC Employees

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 Management Expectations

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 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 In-Office Culture

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Additional 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.

Preferred Skills (Second Set)

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

Competencies (Second Set)

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Industry Knowledge
• Information Security Management
• Internal Controls
• IT Environment
• Organizational Savvy and Politics
• Planning and Organizing

Roles and 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-relevant experience is typically 8+ years. At least 5 years of prior management experience is typically required. Proven leadership experience with a moderate to large scope of responsibility is 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: $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.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/24/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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
• back-up child/elder care
• adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• a robust wellness program with financial incentives

• 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

Disability Accommodations Statement

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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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