Data Science Group Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Define and Evangelize Data Product Vision and Strategy: Develop and communicate a clear vision for the bank's data product portfolio, aligned with overall business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the Full Data Product Life Cycle: Drive the end-to-end development of data products, from ideation and requirements gathering to launch, adoption, and iteration.
• Translate Business Needs into Actionable Solutions: Partner with stakeholders across various lines of business (e.g., retail banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking) to understand their data needs and translate them into concrete product requirements.
• Champion Data Quality and Governance: Ensure data products meet high standards of quality, reliability, security, and compliance with financial regulations and ethical data practices.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a central hub, effectively bridging the gap between technical data teams (e.g., data engineers, data scientists) and business stakeholders.
• Build and Mentor a High-Performing Team: Recruit, develop, and manage a team of talented data product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Monitor Product Performance and Drive Improvement: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of data products and continuously iterate based on feedback and performance analysis.
• Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Maintain a deep understanding of the latest advancements in data, analytics, AI, and related technologies within the financial services sector.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Deep expertise in data product management, including defining vision, developing roadmaps, and managing the product lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance principles within the financial industry (e.g., SEC, FINRA, GDPR, CCPA).
• Familiarity with data architecture, data pipelines, analytics tools, and potentially machine learning and AI concepts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate complex data concepts into clear business language and actionable strategies.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data-driven innovation within PNC Technology. We are looking for a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader who can translate data into tangible business value and drive transformative change.

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

Job Description

• Manages the priorities and strategy of data science activities.
• Provides senior leadership, direction, and methodology for Data Scientists to create appropriate models and data-driven solutions for the business.
• Recruits, trains, and develops best-in-class team(s) of Data Scientists.
• Works with executive leadership to identify data science project opportunities and leads planning activities including budget and scope determination.
• Oversees relationship with business and technology teams to develop data-driven solutions for the business.

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
Analytical Thinking, Competitive Advantages, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Science, Machine Learning

Competencies
Data Architecture, Data Mining, Disruptive Innovation, Information Capture, Machine Learning, Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects, Prototyping, Query and Database Access Tools

Work 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
Masters

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $100,000.00 - $234,600.00

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 08/21/2025, 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; 8 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 Your PNC Total Rewards.

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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Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA

Job ID: PNC-R194917

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-22T18:40:58