Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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 Software Engineering Manager within PNC's Retail Tech organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH.
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of Software Engineers and Business Systems Analysts. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in managing .NET, Java, or Mainframe applications, combined with proven leadership experience in managing, coaching, and developing engineering talent. This role requires hands-on technical oversight, including code review, architectural guidance, and ownership of API-based applications supporting reconciliation, IRA, and tax-related systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of high-performing software engineers.
• Provide hands-on guidance in software engineering best practices, coding standards, and modern development methodologies.
• Review and approve technical change requests to ensure quality, avoid risk, and ensure success.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for assigned portfolio of technical applications.
Application & Systems Ownership
• Oversee development and maintenance of API-driven applications, including reconciliation, IRA processing, and tax-related applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and integration of solutions.
People & Project Management
• Drive Agile practices and ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and grooming.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Assess team workload and manage resource allocation to meet business objectives.
Budgeting & Resource Planning
• Own the team's budget, including forecasting resource needs and managing costs.
• Recommend staffing plans, contractor usage, and hiring needs based on upcoming initiatives and capacity.
Communication & Collaboration
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to business and technical stakeholders.
• Partner with leadership to set priorities and align engineering efforts with organizational goals.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to review code, provide technical direction, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban).
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in financial services, banking, or regulated environments.
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer supporting .NET, Java, or Mainframe technologies
• Strong experience managing API-based applications.
• Background in modernization initiatives such as API development or migrating legacy systems.
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

• Manages development projects, development teams and application support functions.
• Oversees multiple application programming and analysis projects which include development, installation and maintenance of application programs.
• Monitors and maintains adherence and compliance to quality standards on an ongoing basis.
• Maximizes staff contribution through professional growth and development, to increase teamwork and more effectively meet business needs.
• Analyzes applications to ensure that all systems that are developed, meet business needs and specifications.

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 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 a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
API Development, Application Development, Budget Management, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Java, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Engineering 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
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $65,000.00 - $194,350.00
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 03/10/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
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 AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. 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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