Role Description

As a Software Engineering Manager within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in Bozeman, MT. Seeking an experienced Software QEDM to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of quality assurance and testing initiatives across multiple strategic software delivery projects. The ideal candidate will combine a deep understanding of software quality practices with strong leadership and project delivery skills.

• Manage QE teams aligning with development and product teams, ensuring quality gates are met and driving the delivery of high-quality software products on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• QE Leadership
  • Adhere to Quality Engineering strategies and best practices.
  • Manage QE Leads and teams across projects to ensure consistent, high quality software delivery.
  • Champion automation, continuous testing and shift-left testing methodologies.
• Project & Delivery Management
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Product, Development, Dev-ops, etc.) to define test plans and delivery schedules.
  • Track QE deliverables, KPI’s and defect metrics, report progress to Executives and leaders.
  • Identify and mitigate delivery risks related to quality and testing timelines.
  • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of testing documentation as part of Change Management processes.
• Team & Resource Management
  • Hire, mentor and coach QE professionals to build high-performing, motivated teams.
  • Allocate resources effectively across concurrent projects.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Process Optimization
  • Drive improvements in test automation frameworks, CI/CD integration, and release process.
  • Ensure compliance with internal QA standards and external regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Be the primary point of contact for quality engineering within delivery teams.
  • Provide clear, concise communication to executives and stakeholders regarding testing outcomes, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Cloud Computing
• Cloud Technology
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• Java Architecture
• Microsoft Azure
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of prior management experience.
• University/college degree or a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience.

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.
• Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.