Project Manager III

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 Tech PMO Management Retail organization, you will be based in Strongsville OH, Pittsburgh PA, Dallas TX or Birmingham AL.

The Project Manager III is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects that support business objectives and strategic initiatives. This role manages all phases of the project lifecycle, including scope definition, resource planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and implementation, while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals.

The Project Manager III partners with business leaders, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to establish project priorities, coordinate activities, resolve challenges, and drive successful outcomes. This position serves as a subject matter expert in project management practices and provides guidance on project governance, process improvements, and change management efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial management and stewardship for assigned projects and programs, including budget planning, forecasting, expense tracking, and resource optimization.
• Monitor projects to ensure compliance with PNC Project and Change Management policies, governance standards, risk controls, and required documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead medium to large-scale projects from initiation through implementation and closure.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders, leadership, and project teams.
• Monitor project performance and provide status updates, metrics, and executive reporting.
• Ensure project scope, objectives, and deliverables remain aligned with business needs.
• Manage competing priorities and drive timely decision-making to maintain project momentum.
• Support change management and adoption efforts associated with project implementations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with organizational project management standards, methodologies, and governance requirements.

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.

• 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: •

• 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.

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• 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.