Project Manager III- C&IB

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, Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX. The Project Manager III will support the Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) 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. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end project delivery across assigned CIB 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. Qualifications 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. 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. 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 Values 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. Preferred Skills Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Budget Management, JIRA Tool, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Scope Development, Resource Allocation, 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: $55,000.00 - $132,250.00 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. 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 Years of service Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss