Project Manager I

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I supports the delivery of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) technology initiatives. This role will support a portfolio of active projects and progressively take ownership of one to two technology projects within the transaction monitoring space. The Project Manager I will apply core project management principles to drive execution, manage schedules and risks, coordinate resources, and support delivery in a highly regulated environment. 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.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge or training in project management principles.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of financial management, resource planning, schedule management, and risk management.
• University / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• PMP (or working toward certification).
• Experience supporting technology projects in financial services, risk, compliance, or financial crimes domains.
• Familiarity with BSA/AML concepts or regulated environments.
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or SAFe delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple BSA / AML technology projects in flight, ensuring coordination, tracking, and timely execution.
• Progressively assume ownership of 1–2 projects within the transaction monitoring technology domain.
• Apply foundational project management principles to manage scope, schedule, risks, budget, and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reports.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and action items across project teams.
• Support financial tracking, resource planning, and capacity management activities.
• Identify, document, and escalate project risks and issues.
• Support mitigation planning and ensure alignment with AML regulatory expectations.
• Partner with technology teams, compliance stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment and progress.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies as applicable, including stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Support delivery within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments.
• Manages single project from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment.
• Accountable for meeting project objectives within established timeframes.
• Plans and schedules project timeliness and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Accountable to ensure project team is resourced as needed.
• Partners with project team members to assign tasks, direct activities, and control project execution.
• Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Tracks and reports progress (management information system).
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Benefits

• medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• 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
• maternity and/or parental leave
• up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level