Project Manager III

PNC

. Manage the most complex projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the most complex projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment
Meet project objectives within established timeframes
Manage a single project or portfolio requiring extensive planning, oversight, and communication across multiple segments, channels, or lines of business
Develop strategy, processes, resource allocation, budget, guidelines, and support for the project management team
Partner with internal project liaisons to acquire resources, assign tasks, direct activities, and control project execution
Coach and mentor project team members
Track and report progress, analyze results based on facts, define project products, and forecast future trends
Proactively manage changes in project scope
Identify potential crises, devise contingency plans, and recommend improvements based on results
Maintain communications for governing bodies and interested parties
Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner
Drive execution excellence through program governance, integrated planning, financial management, risk management, stakeholder engagement, dependency management, and benefit realization
Partner across the Corporate Technology Office portfolio to deliver initiatives supporting business strategy, operational transformation, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise technology capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree, typically a Bachelor's degree
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree
Excellent communication skills
Proven record of delivering complex initiatives and achieving business outcomes
Ability to operate independently with limited direction
Strong learning agility and ability to quickly gain domain expertise
Ability to build relationships and establish 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
Ability to drive accountability and follow-through across diverse stakeholder groups
Preferred: PMP Certification
Preferred: Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe, or PMI-ACP
Preferred: Banking or financial services experience
Preferred: Familiarity with financial forecasting, benefit realization, and executive reporting
Preferred: Experience working in large, highly matrixed organizations
Preferred: Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
Preferred: Experience with Jira and Clarizen
Preferred: Peer leadership and mentoring experience
No required certifications or licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must not require employment visa sponsorship; PNC will not participate in STEM OPT for this position

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 benefits based on years of service
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business and/or individual performance