Project Manager III- CTO

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 CTO organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, Phoenix, AZ or Dallas, TX.

This position is primarily based in a location within PNC's footprint.

* PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
* This role will be responsible for foundational work effort within Orange Rocket, PNC's flagship transformation initiative. This highly visible program is critical to regulatory expectations for IT resilience and hosting modernization. Success in this role directly impacts PNC's ability to deliver national expansion, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead complex, multi-track programs focused on data center buildout, retrofit, and migration projects. This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in infrastructure projects and the ability to navigate dynamic environments while engaging with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead end-to-end delivery of data center buildout, retrofit, and migration projects within the CTO organization.

* Manage multi-track programs with concurrent work streams, ensuring alignment with regulatory and resiliency requirements.

* Oversee vendor management and procurement, including leases, BOMs, and quotes.

* Drive compliance with audit and regulatory standards for infrastructure resiliency.

* Provide executive-level reporting with concise, data-driven updates.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with technical and business teams to ensure successful outcomes.

* Manage project risks, dependencies, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key

Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience managing data center buildout, retrofit, or migration projects.

* Expertise in leading large-scale, multi-track programs.

* Familiarity with audit and regulatory compliance for IT infrastructure.

* Strong background in vendor management and procurement processes.

* Proficiency in project management tools (Clarizen, MS Project, Jira, Service Now).

* Comfortable with capacity planning dashboards and change management tools.

* Exceptional executive communication skills for clear, data-driven updates.

* Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.

* Ability to thrive in dynamic environments and manage shifting priorities effectively.

Additional Qualifications:

* Experience in financial services or highly regulated industries.

* PMP or equivalent project management certification.

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 time frames. 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…