Position OverviewAs a Product Owner III within PNC's C&IB Business Technology Originations organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, Brecksville, or Strongsville, OH, Birmingham, AL, Kalamazoo, MI, Denver, CO, Louisville, KY, or Dallas, TX.
Job Summary:
The Product Owner III is responsible for maximizing the value delivered by one or more Scrum Teams by clearly communicating product vision, priorities, and objectives across multiple concurrent initiatives. This role partners closely with senior business stakeholders, customers, architects, and delivery teams to ensure backlog readiness, strategic alignment, and delivery of measurable business value.
In addition to core Product Owner responsibilities, the Product Owner III demonstrates a proven ability to operate effectively across competing priorities, apply strong technical acumen, and lead the implementation of advanced capabilities, including AI enabled solutions, within their products.
Work Schedule:
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
• Candidates in MST must be available by 7:00 AM MST
• Candidates in CST must be available by 7:30 AM CST
Key Responsibilities:
• Own, create, prioritize, and maintain one or more Product Backlogs based on business value, risk, dependencies, and stakeholder input
• Clearly communicate product vision, strategic objectives, and rationale for initiatives across multiple teams and stakeholder groups
• Drive execution of multiple priorities simultaneously, balancing short term delivery needs with longer term strategic outcomes
• Develop and articulate detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for complex, cross cutting capabilities
• Lead backlog refinement activities to ensure work items are defined, estimated, and ready for development across all supported teams
• Actively represents customer, user, and stakeholder needs by gathering feedback and incorporating insights into backlog priorities
• Make informed decisions on scope, priority, and acceptance of work in alignment with the Definition of Done
• Participate in and help guide Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Evaluate completed work, capture feedback, and adjust priorities based on outcomes, data, and operational learnings
• Measure product performance and ensure delivery of measurable business value across initiatives
• Maintain and communicate a transparent, evolving product roadmap aligned with organizational strategy, architectural direction, and team capacity
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and expectations to stakeholders in a timely manner, including escalations when appropriate
• Partner closely with engineering, architecture, and data teams to ensure solutions are technically sound, scalable, and secure
• Contribute to and support the design, delivery, and adoption of AI enabled capabilities, including defining use cases, success measures, and integration into existing workflows
Required Qualifications:
• Experience serving as a Product Owner or similar Agile product role with ownership of complex products or platforms
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile delivery frameworks
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple workstreams or initiatives concurrently
• Experience writing clear user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for technically complex solutions
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills, including interaction with senior leaders
• Ability to make data driven decisions related to scope, priority, and value
• Experience working with cross functional teams in a fast paced, highly regulated environment
• Demonstrated technical acumen, including the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, and data teams
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience within financial services, banking, or corporate/institutional environments
• Experience measuring and optimizing product outcomes and value at scale
• Familiarity with roadmap planning and long term product strategy across multiple initiatives
• Experience delivering products that leverage AI, machine learning, automation, or advanced analytics
• Experience translating AI or advanced technology concepts into practical, business ready product capabilities
Job Description- Owns the vision and definition of the product. Serves as the voice of the Customer. Ensures the Scrum Team(s) effort is concentrated on the right priorities based on business value.
- Defines and conveys the vision to the team(s) in order to address client requirements to ensure a successful product for business objectives.
- Accountable for the creation of and the integrity of the product backlog. Prioritizes and leads grooming of the product backlog.
- Works closely with the Scrum Master(s) and development team(s), to ensure the right items are focused on during the development process. Primary point of contact for questions from the team(s) and is empowered to make decisions.
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.
QualificationsSuccessful 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 SkillsAccountability, Customer Solutions, Data Visualization, Prioritization, Scrum, User Experience (UX) Design
CompetenciesAgile Development, Business Acumen, Design Thinking, Effective Communications, Innovation, Interpersonal Relationships, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, Managing Multiple Priorities, Organizational Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Solutions Development
Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
EducationBachelors
CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)
LicensesNo Required License(s)
Pay TransparencyBase Salary: $91,000.00 – $202,800.00
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 WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 04/24/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.
BenefitsPNC 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.
