Project Manager III

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•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; 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.

Requirements

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.
University / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Financial services or banking industry experience preferred.
PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred but not required.
Accountability
Agile Projects
Analytical Thinking
Budgeting
Leading Project Teams
Meeting Organization
Project Budget Management
Project Implementations
Project Management
Project Scope Development
Stakeholder Engagement
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 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.
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.