Head of Product & Solutions Architecture

About the role

Harris Williams is seeking a Head of Product & Solutions Architecture to lead the strategic design and delivery of the technology that powers our deal-making and firm-wide services. This is a high-impact, build-oriented leadership role that sits at the intersection of investment banking, product strategy, application delivery, and artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

As the senior leader of the Product function, you will be accountable for establishing and leading Product & Solutions Architecture at Harris Williams. Your mandate spans translating business needs into clear product roadmaps, owning the end-to-end product lifecycle, serving as the connective point between business and engineering teams, maturing the structure and operating model of the function, and embedding Generative AI and data capabilities into firm workflows in a deliberate, governed, and scalable way.

• Define the operating model for the Product function, including role structures, team configuration, decision rights, and ways of working.
• Establish the responsibilities, scope, and career framework for product roles, driving consistency across the organization.
• Develop a team of product professionals embedded across functional domains, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior product leader and escalation point for prioritization, scope, and delivery decisions.
• Partner with HR and firm leadership to ensure the function is appropriately resourced as the technology portfolio grows and Generative AI drives new efficiencies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines technical depth, financial services acumen, and the leadership presence to build and influence a sophisticated, high-performing organization.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, product management, and product architecture — ideally within financial services or professional services.
• A track record of building or leading delivery functions spanning Product and Technology, including driving improvement in the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience leading and delivering roadmaps across complex enterprise domains, with a preference in financial services.
• Familiarity with investment banking workflows, deal processes, or financial data ecosystems is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and build trust with business leaders.
• Strong foundation in product architecture and a history of leading complex, multi-stakeholder technology programs.
• Ability to hold both strategic vision and delivery accountability across multiple domains simultaneously.
• A decisive, structured leader who can define operating models and create role clarity in ambiguous environments.
• Proven ability to build technically oriented delivery teams spanning product through development.

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, 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.

Pay

Base Salary: $200,000.00 – $275,000.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.