Bus Architecture Mgr Sr.

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 Business Architecture Manager Sr within PNC's C&IB Payments organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX or San Francisco, California.
Lead AI & Platform Architect:
The Lead AI & Platform Architect will define and drive the target-state architecture for AI, platform, integration, and shared technology capabilities across Corporate & Institutional Banking. This role will establish architectural standards, reference architectures, and governance practices that enable scalable AI adoption, API-led connectivity, event-driven solutions, and reusable platform services. The architect will partner closely with business, engineering, data, security, and product teams to accelerate modernization, reduce technology complexity, improve developer productivity, and drive consistency across the C&IB portfolio.
Key Requirements
• 10+ years of architecture experience with a proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-scale platforms, cloud-native solutions, and large-scale modernization initiatives.
• Deep expertise in AI and platform architecture, including GenAI/Agentic AI patterns, APIs, event-driven architecture, microservices, integration frameworks, and reusable shared services.
• Strong cloud and engineering background with experience in AWS, Azure, Kubernetes/OpenShift, developer platforms, platform engineering, and architecture governance.
• Experience establishing architecture standards and reference architectures while influencing multiple delivery teams across a complex enterprise environment.
• Financial services experience preferred, with knowledge of payments, treasury management, commercial banking, risk, or digital channels and an understanding of security, resiliency, and regulatory requirements.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, align stakeholders, and drive strategic technology decisions across organizational boundaries.
This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

• Develops strategies, processes and methodologies in business architecture; leads a team in developing appropriate processes in business architecture, and methods for implementing these processes, to meet customer requirements.
• Establishes strategies, processes and methodologies in business architecture.
• Leads business architects in the development and delivery of business process architecture and technical business infrastructure.
• Coordinates IT and business related activities and efforts; identifies the best processes to meet customer requirements.
• Communicates with business stakeholders to accurately define business processes through effective tracking and evaluation approaches.

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 SkillsAI Architecture, Business Architecture, Competitive Advantages, Customer Solutions, Design, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Machine Learning (ML), Risk Assessments, Technical Knowledge

CompetenciesBusiness Architecture, Business Process Modeling, Consulting, Industry Knowledge, IT Architecture, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Problem Solving

Work ExperienceRoles 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.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $160,930.00 – $326,050.00

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 08/19/2026, 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.

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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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