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 I, Data and Automation within PNC's Data Governance and Automation organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Dallas, TX.

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

We are seeking a Project Manager I to lead initiatives within the Data Governance and Automation space. This role is responsible for managing projects from initial concept through implementation and post-project assessment, ensuring business objectives are achieved within established timelines and budgets. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to drive delivery of technology solutions that improve data management, governance, automation, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage technology projects within the Data Governance and Automation space from initiation through implementation and post-project assessment.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements to ensure successful project delivery.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, assign project tasks, and monitor execution to achieve project objectives.

• Partner with business and technology stakeholders across multiple lines of business to build strong working relationships and drive project success.

• Track project progress, manage risks and dependencies, and provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.

• Develop and deliver project documentation, presentations, and project updates.

• Facilitate clear and timely communication of project expectations, priorities, and outcomes.

• Ensure projects are delivered within established timelines, scope, and budget parameters.

• Support initiatives focused on data governance, data management, process improvement, and automation. ​

• Typical project size may reach or exceed $500,000 in budget or business value.

Required Qualifications

• University / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

• Strong project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches.

• Understanding of data governance principles, data quality, metadata management, or regulatory requirements.

• Familiarity with process automation technologies and workflow optimization.

• Experience working with cross-functional business and technology teams.​

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.