Head of Project Management

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. As a Project Manager II within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH or Dallas, TX.

Lead the end-to-end delivery of medium‑to‑large technology projects within the lending domain.

Develop project charters, schedules, resource plans, status reports, and risk/issue logs.

Drive project execution using Agile, hybrid, or traditional project management methodologies depending on project needs.

Facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and cross‑team coordination as needed.

Ensure all technology changes meet regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements specific to lending.

Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, timelines, and escalations.

Present project status to senior leaders and business stakeholders.

Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints impacting delivery.

Ensure adherence to governance, audit, and regulatory standards.

Experience managing technology projects in complex, matrixed environments.

Demonstrated experience in lending, including mortgage, consumer lending, commercial lending, underwriting platforms, loan origination systems, or servicing systems.

Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Solid understanding of technology fundamentals (APIs, integrations, data flows, system design concepts).

Proven ability to manage technical and business stakeholders.

Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Experience with digital lending platforms or financial technology integrations.

Experience managing vendor‑implemented technology solutions.

Background in financial services, banking, or fintech environments.

Manages 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, which require planning, oversight and communication across multiple segments. Typically, project size may reach or exceed $2.5m.

Manages and allocates resources and organizes the work. Drafts and submits project budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary. Plans and schedules project timeliness and milestones using appropriate tools.

Partners with internal project liaisons to acquire human and material resources, assigns tasks, directs activities, and controls project execution. Motivates and supervises 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, and devises contingency plans.

Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Agile Methodology

Leading Project Teams

Project Implementations

Project Management

Project Scope Development

Strategic Planning

IT Standards, Procedures & Policies

Project Administration

Project Management

Work Experience
Bachelors

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

Backup child/elder care

Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement

A robust wellness program with financial incentives

Up to 11 paid holidays each year

Disability Accommodations Statement
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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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