Project Manager III

PNC•Columbus, OH

1d•$75,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

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 HR Program Management Office organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; or Akron, OH. The HR Program Management Office (PMO) enables the successful delivery of strategic HR initiatives by providing governance, prioritization, planning, and execution excellence. This role will primarily support HR project work needed for International Expansion and Merger & Acquisition projects, but may include additional HR projects spanning workforce planning, employee experience enhancements, HR system implementations, etc. as demand and capacity fluctuate. The selected candidate will work closely with the HR Program Manager who oversees all projects under the International Expansion and M&A Program. Minimal travel (<10%) to Pittsburgh, PA is expected for this position as projects require. 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

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.
Accountability
Analytical Thinking
Budgeting
Leading Project Teams
Meeting Organization
Project Implementations
Project Scope Development
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

Nice To Haves

Certifications are often desired.

Responsibilities

Manages complex HR 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 organization, planning, oversight, and communication across multiple lines of business.
Follows the Change@PNC process for project management, controls and risk mitigation.
Facilitates the project discovery call to align project team members on scope, timeline, and resource allocation.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive project work plan, including tasks and deadlines required to meet each project milestone.
Partners with internal project liaisons to assign tasks, direct activities, and oversee project execution.
Coaches, mentors, and holds project team members accountable for assigned tasks and associated deadlines.
Tracks and reports progress through consistent project status updates.
Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, 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.
Engages cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones including HR COEs, Technology, HRIS, and HR Risk.
Facilitate project governance meetings, status updates, executive presentations, and decision-making forums.
Monitors work sets for cross-functional impact and engages COE leadership accordingly.
Creates and maintains an inclusive and collaborative project team environment, encouraging engagement, trust, and operational excellence.
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.