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 companys success. As a Project Manager III within PNCs Technology organization you will be based in Pittsburgh PA Cleveland OH Birmingham AL Phoenix AZ or Dallas TX.

This role will support large-scale infrastructure initiatives within the CTO organization with a primary focus on core infrastructure services including networking mainframe and infrastructure hardware. This role plays a critical part in standing up new data centers and delivering foundational infrastructure capabilities in support of major enterprise initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for a technically experienced infrastructure professional who has led technology teams or initiatives and is now focused on driving execution through strong project management practices.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver complex infrastructure initiatives under the CTO organization with an emphasis on:
Core infrastructure services (networking mainframe)
Infrastructure hardware deployments
Data center stand-up and expansion efforts
Manage end-to-end project lifecycle activities including:
Scope definition planning scheduling and execution
Risk issue and dependency management
Budget timeline and resource coordination
Partner closely with engineering architecture operations and vendor teams to ensure successful infrastructure delivery
Translate highly technical concepts into clear project plans and executive-level updates
Provide structure and leadership in environments where technical depth on the broader team may be limited
Support enterprise infrastructure buildouts required to enable critical banking capabilities
Ensure alignment with infrastructure standards controls and lifecycle best practices
Drive accountability and execution across cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications:
Experience across technology infrastructure including hands-on exposure at a high level to:
Networking
Mainframe environments
Infrastructure hardware and data center technologies
Prior experience working within an infrastructure organization in a technical capacity
Strong project management experience including:
Planning and executing complex technical projects
Coordinating across multiple technical teams
Delivering against timelines and milestones
Ability to operate effectively in highly technical environments even where hands-on execution is not required
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
PMP and/or ITIL certification preferred but not required

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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 PNCs 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 Data Center Project Management Infrastructure Project Management Leading Project Teams Meeting Organization Project Implementations Project Management Project Scope Development Stakeholder Management 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 lieu of a degree a comparable combination of education job specific certification(s) and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55000.00 $132250.00

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 02/03/2026 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.

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At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

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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