Project Manager III

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;
Phoenix, AZ;
Dallas, TX; or Birmingham, AL.

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager III to lead medium to large-scale projects and strategic initiatives. This individual will be responsible for managing complex projects from initiation through implementation, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. The ideal candidate will have experience leading projects in highly regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, governance structures, and stakeholder communication strategies.
• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, risk partners, compliance organizations, and operational stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and roadblocks.
• Facilitate project governance meetings and provide executive-level reporting on project status, milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Manage change control processes and support organizational change management efforts.
• Coordinate resources across multiple business units and external vendors when applicable.
• Promote best practices in project management and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications &

Experience:

• Project management experience leading complex business or technology initiatives.
• Experience managing large cross functional projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Strong risk management, stakeholder management, budget management, and communication skills.
• Experience working within a regulated industry environment.
• Exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives, including AI implementation, process transformation, governance, or operationalization efforts.
• Financial services or banking industry experience preferred.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

• Manages the most complex projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment. Accountable for meeting project objectives within established time frames. May be assigned a single project or a portfolio, requiring extensive planning, oversight, and communication across multiple segments, channels, or lines of business. Typically, project size may be greater than $2.5m.
• Develops strategy, processes, resource allocation, budget, guidelines and support of project management team.
• Partners with internal project liaisons to acquire resources, assigns tasks, directs activities, and controls project execution. Coaches and mentors project team members.
• Tracks and reports progress, analyzes the results based on facts, defines the products of the project, and forecasts future trends in the project. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, devises contingency plans and recommends improvements based on results.
• Maintains communications for governing bodies and interested parties. Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

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