Project Manager III- Retail

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Project Manager III within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL.

• Lead end-to-end execution of retail product development initiatives, from ideation through launch and post-release support
• Partner with stakeholders and business partners to deliver high-quality retail solutions
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals and customer experience strategies
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing priorities
• Drive Agile/Scrum best practices across project teams
• Facilitate key ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, influencing without direct authority
• Mentor junior project managers and team members to build organizational capability
• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for stakeholders
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources to maximize ROI
• Monitor project financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost control
• Navigates shifting business priorities and evolving retail market demands
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive change management initiatives to support new product implementations
• Maintain flexibility in approach while ensuring consistent delivery outcomes

• Project management experience, preferably in retail or product development environments
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects across cross-function teams
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

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.

• Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Financial Management, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Scope Development, Scrum (Agile), Stakeholder Management, Strategic Objectives, Strategic Planning

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Consulting, Effective Communications, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Management

Roles at this level typically require a university/college degree, with 3+ years of relevant/direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Bachelor’s degree

No required certifications

No required licenses

Base Salary: $75,000.00 - $
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

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), 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…