Senior Director, Engineering Group Leader

About the role

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Director, Engineering Group Leader to join our Enterprise Transformation Engineering team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY. At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable, secure, reliable, and maintainable software solutions for ETS.
• Serve as a hands-on engineer and contribute directly to architecture, coding, troubleshooting, code reviews, testing, documentation, and release management.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing global engineering team with a focus on execution, inclusion, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Drive disciplined practices across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), Agile delivery, and product operating model.
• Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate needs into well-designed technical solutions and executable delivery plans.
• Champion AI-enabled software development tools and practices to improve engineering productivity, quality, and speed.
• Balance strategic objectives with day-to-day delivery, planning, prioritization, and issue resolution.
• Coach and mentor engineers while building technical capability and a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an advanced degree is a plus.
• At least five years of software engineering experience, including demonstrated success as a hands-on developer with strong technical depth.
• Experience with Apptio and/or Targetprocess (TPro).
• Experience in a large, complex enterprise environment, preferably financial services.
• Experience leading or managing a small, high-performing global engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery, product operating model practices, SDLC, and PDLC frameworks.
• Experience applying AI-enabled software development tools, workflows, and engineering productivity practices.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver effectively in a dynamic, outcome-focused environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and pay-for-performance philosophy.
• Access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
• Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals.
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.
• Eligibility for a 401(k) plan.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for employee and eligible dependents.
• Other benefits including various paid time off benefits (e.g., vacation and sick time).

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.