Chief Technology Officer

This is a mandate to architect a technology platform—and a technology culture—that will differentiate Harris Williams for years to come. We are looking for a CTO who sees the role as not merely responsible for “keeping the trains running,” but as the principal engineer of the firm’s technology future: someone who will
** reinvent how the firm both achieves efficiency and drives revenue.
** This is an opportunity to make Harris Williams the
** destination for bankers, technologists, and clients alike.**
* ** Artificial intelligence**:
Drive the AI enablement of Harris Williams; champion automation, analytics, and data-driven insights.
* ** Cloud transformation**:
Orchestrate the adoption and enablement of cloud-first infrastructure (with a strategic orientation towards Microsoft Azure and related technologies).
* ** Product management**:
Evolve technology delivery to a product-driven mindset—connecting business needs with solutions that anticipate where the industry and our bankers are headed.
* ** Developer experience & engineering excellence**:
Foster agile, high-velocity teams focusing on Dev Ops, modern systems integration, SaaS adoption, and destination architecture.
* Redefine technology as a premium, “white glove” function—prioritizing the banker and client experience in every interaction.
* Instill a culture of
** service excellence**, resilience, and anticipatory support for all internal customers.
* Be the architect and catalyst for technology-based differentiation at Harris Williams—a place to
** AI-enable
** a leading investment bank from the inside out and outpacing an entire industry in the process.
* Drive the cloud transformation journey, unlocking the power of Microsoft Azure and related platforms as a strategic backbone.
* Lead and inspire the function to be a magnet and incubator for
** exceptional engineering and technology talent
*** Champion a world-class developer and engineering culture that attracts the very best, operationalizes agile, and accelerates our ability to deliver for our internal (and external) customers.
* Blend product management, agile delivery, and systems design to deliver solutions that are as elegant as they are effective.
* ** Foster a productive relationship
** with partners at PNC
* Understand and
** ensure compliance
** with PNC’s technology oversight requirements
* ** Engage PNC proactively
** when needed in support of the firm’s technology initiatives
* ** CTO/CIO or Divisional CTO/CIO experience within a Fortune 500 company, or large company divisional responsibility equivalent**—demonstrated ability to operate at executive committee level in complex, high-performance environments.
* Track record of architecting, executing, and communicating transformative technology roadmaps.
* Leadership of digital, AI, and cloud transformation for a growth-oriented business.
* Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain elite engineering, software, and technology talent—building teams that innovate and deliver.
* Experience steering agile, product-centric, and Dev Ops frameworks in complex organizations.
* Demonstrated excellence in cyber security, operational resilience, and technology risk management.
* Extensive SaaS solution implementation and system integration expertise.
* Proven ability to design and execute technology roadmaps in alignment with larger business strategy.
* Highly collaborative leader—builds trust, brings “one firm” culture to life, and exerts positive influence across a partnership model.
* Selective conviction—knows what really matters, advocates passionately, and guides the firm through complexity with clarity and compassion.
* Relentless focus on
** internal customers**—deep, white-glove service mindset.
* Mastery of business strategy and ability to translate business needs into technology investment with measurable impact.
* Excellent communicator; trusted advisor to executive leadership.
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