Project Manager III

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III for HR program delivery, focusing on International Expansion and M&A initiatives. Based in multiple Ohio locations or Pittsburgh, you will oversee complex HR projects with governance, planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Travel is limited to under 10%. You will partner with HR COEs, Technology, HRIS, and HR Risk to drive milestones, ensure scope aligns with objectives, and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant / direct HR project / program experience.
• University/college degree required; certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex HR projects from concept through final implementation and post-project assessment.
• Follows Change@PNC process for project management, controls and risk mitigation.
• Develops and maintains project work plans with tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical Thinking

Budgeting

Leading Teams

Meeting Organization

Project Implementations

Scope Development

Strategic Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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 HR Program Management Office organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; or Akron, OH. The HR Program Management Office (PMO) enables the successful delivery of strategic HR initiatives by providing governance, prioritization, planning, and execution excellence. This role will primarily support HR project work needed for International Expansion and Merger & Acquisition projects, but may include additional HR projects spanning workforce planning, employee experience enhancements, HR system implementations, etc. as demand and capacity fluctuate. The selected candidate will work closely with the HR Program Manager who oversees all projects under the International Expansion and M&A Program. Minimal travel (<10%) to Pittsburgh, PA is expected for this position as projects require.

• Manages complex HR 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 organization, planning, oversight, and communication across multiple lines of business.
• Follows the Change@PNC process for project management, controls and risk mitigation.
• Facilitates the project discovery call to align project team members on scope, timeline, and resource allocation. Develops and maintains a comprehensive project work plan, including tasks and deadlines required to meet each project milestone.
• Partners with internal project liaisons to assign tasks, direct activities, and oversee project execution. Coaches, mentors, and holds project team members accountable for assigned tasks and associated deadlines.
• Tracks and reports progress through consistent project status updates. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, 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.
• Engages cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones including HR COEs, Technology, HRIS, and HR Risk. Facilitate project governance meetings, status updates, executive presentations, and decision-making forums.
• Monitors work sets for cross-functional impact and engages COE leadership accordingly.
• Creates and maintains an inclusive and collaborative project team environment, encouraging engagement, trust, and operational excellence.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

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.

Pay Transparency Base Salary: $75,000.00 – $125,000.00 Salaries 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 09/24/2026, 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.

Disability Accommodations Statement

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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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For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do our best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve. Check out the top reasons to join PNC. PNC’s total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.