Project Manager III

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 Corporate Technology Office organization, you will be based in Strongsville, OH, Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.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

The CTO Technology Portfolio Management Office (TPMO) is a centralized program and project management organization that partners across the CTO portfolio to deliver technology initiatives that support business strategy, operational transformation, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise technology capabilities. The team is responsible for driving execution excellence through program governance, integrated planning, financial management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, dependency management, and benefit realization. TPMO's role extends beyond project administration; the organization is evolving toward being a strategic delivery partner that helps align business and technology priorities, influences decisions early, and drives measurable outcomes.

The Project Manager III role combines disciplined execution with strategic thinking, can quickly learn new domains, influence diverse stakeholders, and drive delivery outcomes in complex environments.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Proven record of delivering complex initiatives and achieving business outcomes
• Self-starter who can operate independently with limited direction
• Strong learning agility and ability to quickly gain domain expertise
• Relationship builder who establishes trust across business and technology teams
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities, including proactive identification and mitigation
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Experience facilitating discussions, driving decisions, and escalating appropriately
• Executive presence and confidence communicating with senior leaders
• Ability to manage ambiguity and create clarity for stakeholders
• Program or project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Experience managing integrated plans, dependencies, budgets, and governance activities
• Experience partnering with technical teams and understanding technology delivery lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and follow-through across diverse stakeholder groups.
  

Preferred Skills:

• PMP Certification
• Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PMI-ACP, etc.)
• Banking or financial services experience
• Familiarity with financial forecasting, benefit realization, and executive reporting
• Experience working in large, highly matrixed organizations
• Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
• Experience with Jira, Clarizen
• Demonstrated peer leadership and mentoring experience

• 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, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Project Implementations, Project Scope Development, 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)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $75,000.00 – $150,000.00Salaries 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 09/25/2026, 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 .

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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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