Software Engineering Group Manager - Enterprise Enablement & Transformation

Software Engineering Group Manager

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 Software Engineering Group Manager within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. The Software Engineering Group Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for scaling enterprise capabilities that accelerate software delivery, adoption, and organizational agility. This leader owns the enablement strategy across multiple portfolios, translating business and technology priorities into scalable execution models that drive consistent adoption and measurable outcomes. This role focuses on enterprise-wide enablement, scaling delivery practices, and embedding agile and AI-driven ways of working, ensuring transformation efforts are not only launched but sustained and continuously improved. The Group Manager will lead through influence, coaching, and technical credibility to elevate engineering maturity across teams and leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead enterprise enablement strategy, ensuring consistent adoption of transformation capabilities across portfolios
• Design and scale repeatable enablement models, frameworks, and playbooks that reduce variability and improve delivery outcomes
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption of standard engineering practices, platform capabilities, and operating models
• Identify and eliminate systemic friction across teams, including gaps in ownership, processes, and tooling
• Champion and embed agile principles and practices at scale, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and business teams
• Provide hands-on coaching and guidance to engineering leaders, managers, and teams to strengthen execution discipline and delivery predictability
• Establish agile maturity benchmarks and continuously improve organizational agility through coaching and measurement
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled engineering capabilities to improve developer productivity, code quality, and speed-to-market
• Partner with engineering and platform teams to identify opportunities for automation, intelligent tooling, and AI-assisted development
• Ensure AI adoption aligns with governance, security, and enterprise architecture standards
• Develop and own multi-year enablement and engineering transformation roadmaps
• Translate enterprise strategy into sequenced, actionable plans that can be executed across multiple teams and domains
• Align portfolios with clear ownership models and prioritized outcomes to accelerate time-to-value
• Continuously assess progress against defined KPIs to ensure delivery of business outcomes
• Lead through influence across engineering, product, and senior business stakeholders
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior engineering leadership, balancing strategic direction with practical execution insight
• Act as a visible champion for adoption, engagement, and cultural change across the organization
• Build and develop high-performing teams and leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Strong software engineering background with deep understanding of modern development practices, architectures, and delivery models

• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale enablement, transformation, or platform adoption initiatives

• Demonstrated success in scaling agile practices and coaching engineering teams and leaders

• Experience driving adoption and behavioral change across large, complex organizations

• Familiarity with AI-enabled development tools, automation practices, and emerging engineering productivity trends

• Strong ability to translate strategy into execution through roadmaps, governance, and operating models

• Experience defining and implementing multi-year technology and enablement strategies

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills, with the ability to align across levels and functions

• Strong leadership presence with a focus on accountability, outcomes, and continuous improvement

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.