Project Manager III- C&IB

PNC•Columbus, OH

1d•$55,000 - $132,250•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, Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX. The Project Manager III will support the Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) organization, specifically focusing on segments undergoing strategic change. This role will manage projects across lending, leasing, and other evolving business areas. The ideal candidate is adaptable and capable of supporting cross functional teams.

Requirements

Proven experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects in a corporate environment.
Strong proficiency in budget management and financial tracking.
Working knowledge of tools such as: Jira, Clarizen, Oracle Fusion
Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
Ability to work cross functionally.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in fast‑changing environments
Roles at this level typically require a 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

Experience in the banking industry, especially within Corporate & Institutional Banking preferred.
Background supporting lending, leasing, or credit‑related initiatives preferred.
Exposure to AI‑driven project tools or automation solutions preferred.
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Certifications are often desired.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end project delivery across assigned C&IB business segments.
Partner with Business leaders and stakeholders to support strategic initiatives within lending, leasing, and other transformation areas.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
Drive budget management as a core responsibility, ensuring financial discipline and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate resource allocation across teams, ensuring proper staffing and prioritization.
Utilize project management tools (e.g., Clarizen, Jira) to track progress, manage tasks, and ensure accurate reporting.
Prepare executive‑level updates, dashboards, and documentation.
Collaborate closely with technology, operations, and business stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to integrate AI capabilities to improve project execution and efficiency.
Ensure adherence to project governance standards and compliance requirements.
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.