Project Manager III- Retail

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•$75,000 - $150,000•Onsite

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 Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL. The Project Manager III will be responsible for leading complex medium-large scale retail product management and development initiatives. This individual drives cross-functional collaboration, ensures delivery of strategic business outcomes, and champions Agile methodologies. The role requires strong leadership, mentorship, financial oversight, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.

Requirements

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-functional teams
Strong financial management and budgeting experience
Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
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

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

Responsibilities

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
Navigate 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
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.
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.

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