Project Manager III

PNC

. Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $137,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects while ensuring compliance with governance standards and risk controls. Proficient in financial management, resource optimization, and stakeholder communication to align project objectives with business needs.

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Project Lifecycle ManagementFinancial ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationStakeholder CommunicationChange Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget PlanningForecastingResource AllocationPerformance MonitoringProcess ImprovementScope ManagementContingency PlanningMetrics AnalysisDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingMentoringCommunicationCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementGovernance StandardsChange Management PoliciesOperational EfficienciesStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects
Manage project lifecycle from scope definition through implementation and closure
Provide financial management, budget planning, forecasting, expense tracking, and resource optimization
Monitor compliance with project and change management policies, governance standards, risk controls, and documentation requirements
Lead medium to large-scale projects
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and deliverables
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies
Facilitate communication among stakeholders, leadership, and project teams
Monitor project performance and provide status updates, metrics, and executive reporting
Align project scope, objectives, and deliverables with business needs
Support change management and adoption efforts
Identify process improvements and operational efficiencies
Manage projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment
Develop project strategy, processes, resource allocation, budgets, guidelines, and team support
Acquire resources, assign tasks, direct activities, and control project execution
Coach and mentor project team members
Track and report progress, analyze results, define project products, and forecast trends
Manage scope changes, identify potential crises, devise contingency plans, and recommend improvements
Maintain communications with governing bodies and interested parties

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 education listed
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must be willing to work in an in-office environment
PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or 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
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service