Position Overview

As a Program Manager III within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH.

PNC is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager III to lead and coordinate critical initiatives supporting the technology organization's technology infrastructure programs; and other workstreams associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformation. This is a high-visibility role requiring extensive interaction with senior leadership, cross-functional technology teams, and key business stakeholders. The successful candidate will drive complex programs from planning through execution while ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and successful delivery of technology outcomes.

Job Responsibilities:
• Lead large-scale, enterprise technology initiatives supporting infrastructure.
• Lead and coordinate technology workstreams associated with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational transformations.
• Partner with senior technology leaders and stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Manage integration timelines, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery of M&A-related initiatives.
• Drive program governance, risk management, issue resolution, and executive-level reporting.
• Coordinate across multiple technology teams to ensure dependencies, deliverables, and milestones are effectively managed.
• Facilitate program ceremonies, status meetings, steering committee updates, and executive communications.
• Monitor program performance, identify risks and roadblocks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain project plans, dashboards, and reporting using project management tools.
• Ensure alignment with technology standards, operational requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across diverse stakeholder groups to achieve desired business outcomes.

Key Qualifications & Experience:
• Program management experience supporting technology initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technology programs in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology infrastructure, platform modernization, or technology delivery organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or large-scale organizational transformation programs.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), release management, and technology deployment processes.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently interact with senior leaders and effectively communicate program status, risks, and recommendations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments, including Agile delivery methodologies and practices.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Merger and acquisition experience a plus.

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 the highest complexity programs/projects requiring extensive planning, oversight, and communication across multiple segments, channels, or lines of business. Typically, program size may be greater than $25m.
• Manages the general and detailed planning stages of organizational programs; influences project decisions to achieve overall program goals.
• Oversight and reporting for 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.
• Acts as a mentor to other program managers. Teams with service partner leadership 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, Client Counseling, Decision Making, IT Program Management, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Program Management, Results-Oriented, Stakeholder Management, 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. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. 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.

Education
Bachelors

Certifications
No Required Certification(s)

Licenses
No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $112,000.00 - $249,600.00

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 09/14/2026, 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.