Position Overview

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

The Program Manager I will support the Lending Technology portfolio, serving as a key partner responsible for driving execution within a defined lending domain. This individual will oversee multi-phase programs and projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business strategy, technology roadmaps, and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate brings expertise in lending, program delivery experience, and the leadership capability to mentor team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Own and manage a portfolio of completed and in-flight programs and projects within an assigned lending domain.
• Lead end-to-end delivery, including planning, execution, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure programs meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Provide coaching, development, performance management, and talent planning.
• Apply strong knowledge of lending products, processes, and regulations to guide teams and inform decision-making.
• Partner with technology, product, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and technical requirements.
• Allocate and manage resources to ensure optimal delivery capacity.
• Identify capability gaps and make recommendations for staffing or skill development.
• Contribute to annual planning, roadmap development, and strategic prioritization.

Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex lending-related programs or projects.
• Background in lending product, operations, or lending technology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Expertise in program governance, risk/issue management, and cross-functional communication.
• Experience leading large technology transformation or modernization initiatives in lending.
• Understanding of digital lending platforms, workflow systems, underwriting technology, or servicing tools.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline.
• Excellent communicator who can influence at all levels.
• Ownership, accountability, and problem-solving ability.

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

• Leads a cross functional program/project team to ensure the execution of organizational programs in support of corporate strategy. Leads programs/projects requiring planning and communication across multiple segments, channels, or lines of business. Typically, program size may reach or exceed $10m.
• Assists with or manages the general and detailed planning stages of organizational programs; influences project decisions to achieve overall program goals.
• Monitors the program budget while working to ensure success of the program.
• Evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the programs and recommends enhancements to programs based on results.
• Teams with service partners to ensure seamless delivery and a consistent experience across multiple distribution channels.

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.

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, Agile Methodology, Budgeting, Client Counseling, Decision Making, Program Management, Results-Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Consulting, Effective Communications, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Leadership, Problem Solving, Program Management (M0260), 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.

Education
Bachelors

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $55,000.00 - $132,250.00

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 05/29/2026, 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.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.