Project Manager III- Retail

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As a Project Manager III within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Birmingham, AL.

The Project Manager III will be responsible for leading complex medium-large scale retail product management and development initiatives. This individual drives cross-functional collaboration, ensures delivery of strategic business outcomes, and champions Agile methodologies. The role requires strong leadership, mentorship, financial oversight, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment.

- Lead end-to-end execution of retail product development initiatives, from ideation through launch and post-release support - Partner with stakeholders and business partners to deliver high-quality retail solutions - Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals and customer experience strategies - Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing priorities - Drive Agile/Scrum best practices across project teams - Facilitate key ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives - Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs - Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, influencing without direct authority - Mentor junior project managers and team members to build organizational capability - Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for stakeholders - Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking - Ensure optimal allocation of resources to maximize ROI - Monitor project financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities - Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost control - Navigate shifting business priorities and evolving retail market demands - Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies - Drive change management initiatives to support new product implementations - Maintain flexibility in approach while ensuring consistent delivery outcomes

- Project management experience, preferably in retail or product development environments - Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks - Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects across cross-functional teams - Strong financial management and budgeting experience - Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

- 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.

Preferred Skills Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Financial Management, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Scope Development, Scrum (Agile), 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 desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 06/10/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.