Project Manager III- CTO

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

18d•$55,000 - $132,250

About The Position

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 CTO organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX. This position is primarily based in a location within PNC’s footprint. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. This role will be responsible for foundational work effort within Orange Rocket, PNC’s flagship transformation initiative. This highly visible program is critical to regulatory expectations for IT resilience and hosting modernization. Success in this role directly impacts PNC’s ability to deliver national expansion, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead complex, multi-track programs focused on data center buildout, retrofit, and migration projects. This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in infrastructure projects and the ability to navigate dynamic environments while engaging with executive leadership. Job Description Manages the most complex projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment. Accountable for meeting project objectives within established timeframes. 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. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

Proven experience managing data center buildout, retrofit, or migration projects.
Expertise in leading large-scale, multi-track programs.
Familiarity with audit and regulatory compliance for IT infrastructure.
Strong background in vendor management and procurement processes.
Proficiency in project management tools (Clarizen, MS Project, Jira, ServiceNow).
Comfortable with capacity planning dashboards and change management tools.
Exceptional executive communication skills for clear, data-driven updates.
Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and manage shifting priorities effectively.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.
PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of data center buildout, retrofit, and migration projects within the CTO organization.
Manage multi-track programs with concurrent workstreams, ensuring alignment with regulatory and resiliency requirements.
Oversee vendor management and procurement, including leases, BOMs, and quotes.
Drive compliance with audit and regulatory standards for infrastructure resiliency.
Provide executive-level reporting with concise, data-driven updates.
Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and business teams to ensure successful outcomes.
Manage project risks, dependencies, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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 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.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.

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