Project Manager III

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•$75,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

PNC is hiring a Project Manager III in its HR Program Management Office, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; or Akron, Ohio. The HR PMO supports strategic HR initiatives through governance, prioritization, planning, and execution. This role primarily manages HR project work related to international expansion and mergers and acquisitions, with the possibility of supporting other HR initiatives such as workforce planning, employee experience enhancements, and HR system implementations as demand and capacity change. The position works closely with the HR Program Manager overseeing the International Expansion and M&A Program. Minimal travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (less than 10%) is expected as project needs require. PNC describes itself as an in-office company and encourages candidates to discuss workplace expectations with their recruiter and hiring manager. The role manages complex HR projects, or a project portfolio, from initial concept through implementation and post-project assessment. It is accountable for meeting objectives and deadlines and applies PNC's Change@PNC project management, controls, and risk-mitigation process. Responsibilities include project discovery and alignment, work-plan development, resource and task coordination, execution oversight, status reporting, scope and risk management, governance communications, and cross-functional collaboration. The broader Project Manager III description states that projects may be among the most complex and typically may exceed $2.5 million, and includes developing project strategy, processes, resource allocation, budgets, and guidelines. Candidates typically have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant or direct industry experience. A comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree. No certifications or licenses are required. The role is incentive eligible, with compensation based on company, business, and/or individual performance. PNC will not sponsor employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Typically a bachelor's degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Typically at least 3 years of relevant or direct industry experience.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to the role.
Preferred skills include accountability, analytical thinking, budgeting, leading project teams, meeting organization, project implementations, project scope development, strategic objectives, and strategic planning.
Competencies include accuracy and attention to detail, analytical thinking, consulting, effective communications, IT standards, procedures and policies, organizational leadership, problem solving, project administration, and project management.
Must meet applicable requirements under Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act; registered roles may also be subject to SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements.
Must be able to work in the United States without employer-sponsored employment visas; PNC does not participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Nice To Haves

Certifications are often desired, although no certification is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Manage complex HR projects from concept through final implementation and post-project assessment, meeting project objectives within established timeframes.
Organize, plan, oversee, and communicate across a single project or a portfolio of projects and across multiple lines of business.
Follow the Change@PNC process for project management, controls, and risk mitigation.
Facilitate project discovery calls to align team members on scope, timeline, and resource allocation.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project work plans, including tasks and deadlines for milestones.
Partner with internal project liaisons to acquire resources, assign tasks, direct activities, and oversee project execution.
Coach and mentor project team members, hold them accountable for tasks and deadlines, and support project team leadership.
Track, analyze, and report project progress; define project deliverables and forecast trends where applicable.
Manage project scope changes, identify risks or potential crises, devise contingency plans, and recommend improvements based on results.
Maintain communications with governing bodies and interested parties, and communicate expectations clearly and in a timely manner.
Engage cross-functional teams, including HR Centers of Excellence, Technology, HRIS, and HR Risk, to achieve project milestones.
Facilitate project governance meetings, status updates, executive presentations, and decision-making forums.
Monitor work sets for cross-functional impacts and engage Center of Excellence leadership as appropriate.
Create and maintain an inclusive, collaborative project team environment that encourages engagement, trust, and operational excellence.
Develop project strategy, processes, resource allocation, budgets, guidelines, and support for the project management team.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature, for eligible full-time employees.
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 and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select programs that are fully paid.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave, depending on eligibility.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year, depending on eligibility.
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.