Position Overview
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 is responsible for leading and delivering medium to large-scale projects with varying levels of complexity across the C&IB Capital Markets organization. This role serves as a key liaison between stakeholders, project teams, and leadership to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager III will manage multiple concurrent projects, drive process improvements, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, typically managing 2-3 projects depending on size, scope, and complexity.
Partner with business stakeholders, leadership teams, and cross-functional departments to define project objectives, requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and communication plans.
Facilitate project governance activities, including status reporting, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and executive updates.
Apply Agile project management principles and methodologies to support successful project execution and continuous improvement.
Coordinate and manage project resources to ensure alignment with business priorities and project goals.
Monitor project performance, identify potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Drive accountability among project team members and stakeholders to meet project milestones and deliverables.
Support organizational project management best practices, standards, and processes.
Mentor and provide guidance to Junior Project Managers and less experienced team members, fostering professional growth and project management excellence.
Key Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with varying complexity.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Experience working in Agile environments and supporting Agile delivery teams.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required.
Experience with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, - Confluence, Clarizen, etc.)
Experience mentoring or coaching junior project managers and project team members.
PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Budget Management, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Risk and Issue Management, Project Scope Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Objectives, Strategic Planning
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Consulting, Effective Communications, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Management
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/04/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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