Project Manager III

PNC

. Lead medium to large-scale projects and initiatives from planning through execution and closure .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $137,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex projects from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to project management methodologies and effective stakeholder communication. Capable of managing project financials, resources, and change management activities while driving continuous improvement.

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Project ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingStakeholder CommunicationRisk ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningResource AllocationPerformance Metrics TrackingScope ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipConflict ResolutionCoaching and MentoringEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Governance ProcessesRegulatory RequirementsContinuous ImprovementProject ExecutionProject Closure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead medium to large-scale projects and initiatives from planning through execution and closure
Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex projects with moderate to high risk and visibility
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, resource allocations, and status reports
Manage project scope, dependencies, risks, issues, and obstacles
Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and stakeholder communications
Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to define objectives, requirements, deliverables, and success measures
Monitor project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and resource stewardship
Ensure adherence to project management methodologies, governance processes, organizational standards, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and change management practices
Track performance metrics and provide timely updates to leadership and stakeholders
Coordinate change management activities to support adoption of project outcomes
Drive continuous improvement through process efficiencies, lessons learned, and best practices
Collaborate across business units to resolve conflicts, manage competing priorities, and achieve objectives
Manage complex projects from concept through implementation and post-project assessment
Develop project strategy, processes, resource allocation, budgets, guidelines, and team support
Acquire resources, assign tasks, direct activities, and control execution
Coach and mentor project team members
Track and report progress, analyze results, define project products, forecast trends, manage scope changes, identify crises, devise contingency plans, and recommend improvements
Maintain communications with governing bodies and interested parties
Communicate project expectations clearly and promptly to team members and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered
Bachelor's degree listed under Education
Appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must not require employment visa sponsorship
STEM OPT participation is not supported
Subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and, for registered roles, the SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements regarding certain criminal histories

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Additional vacation based on years of service
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified individuals with disabilities
Inclusive and accessible workplace