Project Manager III- Infrastructure

PNC • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • $55,000 - $132,250 • Onsite

About The Position

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 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• PMP and/or ITIL certification preferred but not required

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level