Project Manager II- Data & Automation

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 II within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Dallas, TX or Denver, CO. We are seeking a Project Manager II to support a portfolio of data and automation initiatives across the organization. This individual will partner closely with data engineering, automation, and cross-functional technology teams to drive the successful delivery of projects focused on data ingestion, data movement, and enterprise data management. The role will oversee multiple medium-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to business objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring a strong project management background and possess experience leading Agile project teams through the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage 2-3 concurrent medium-sized data and automation projects from initiation through implementation.
• Partner with data engineering, automation, and business stakeholders to support projects involving data ingestion, batch processing, and enterprise data integration.
• Coordinate project activities related to bringing data into internal platforms and environments while ensuring project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Support initiatives focused on metadata management, data governance, and capturing information about enterprise data assets.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk logs, status reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions.
• Track project dependencies, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project objectives, resource requirements, and implementation timelines.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on project health, key milestones, and delivery outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within project management and delivery processes. Key Qualifications & Experience:
• Project management experience leading technology or data-related initiatives.
• Experience managing projects within data, analytics, data engineering, or automation environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation, schedules, and status reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Budget tracking and financial management experience.
• PMP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Agile certification preferred. 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

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for this position. Job Description

• Manages 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, which require planning, oversight and communication across multiple segments. Typically, project size may reach or exceed $2.5m.
• Manages and allocates resources and organizes the work. Drafts and submits project budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary. Plans and schedules project timeliness and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Partners with internal project liaisons to acquire human and material resources, assigns tasks, directs activities, and controls project execution. Motivates and supervises 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, and devises contingency plans.
• Maintains communications for governing bodies and interested parties. Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. 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, Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Budget Management, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Project Implementations, Project Management, Project Scope Development, 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 2+ years of relevant professional experience. 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: $75,000.00 – $150,000.00 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 10/01/2026, 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 requi