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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 Client Solution Advisor within PNC's Community Development Banking organization, you can be based at an in-office location in Baltimore, MD; East Brunswick, NJ; New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA.
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
- Implements complex new products and services for clients. Analyzes requirements and gathers deliverables to complete the implementation and provide ongoing relationship management. May maintain client-specific procedures. Provides sales or consultative support to prospects or clients in select deals.
- Leverages knowledge of industry and PNC products/solutions to identify outside sales opportunities. Consults with clients and service partners to gather and utilize data to establish or update client specific information for products/services. Acts a project manager and coordinates the implementation work done by others.
- Analyzes, assesses and documents client requirements. May identify customization needs, and work with service partners to decision/implement. Manages multiple complex implementations simultaneously, facilitates/coordinates internal and external stakeholder meetings, creates and maintains project documentation, and creates/delivers reporting on progress.
- Serves as an escalation point and independently resolves challenges regarding implementation and production support issues raised by staff or client. Identifies and drives development of necessary solutions. Ensures positive ongoing client experiences.
- Serves as team subject matter expert. Coaches staff, Sales, and/or client when needed. Leads team communications and meetings, performs workflow coordination, and participates in special projects and initiatives. May develop and maintain training materials and provide training to service partners and clients.
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
Business Decisions, Client Counseling, Client Relationship Building, Competitive Advantages, Customer Experience (CX), Personal Initiative, Relationship Management, Results-OrientedCompetencies
Customer Relationship Management Applications, Customer Support Policies, Standards and Procedures, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Managing Multiple Priorities, Problem Management Process, Process Management, Sales Support and AdministrationWork 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
BachelorsCertifications
No Required Certification(s)Licenses
No Required License(s)Language Assessments
No Required or Preferred Language Assessments
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $105,000.00
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 11/10/2026, 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.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
California Residents
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, social work, or a related field
- Experience managing federal or state community development funding programs such as CDBG or HOME
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, nonprofits, and developers
- Strong grant writing, reporting, and compliance monitoring skills
- Project management experience overseeing multiple programs or initiatives simultaneously
- Proficiency with data tracking and reporting tools used to measure community impact outcomes
Tips for Your Community Development Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to funding sources
Hiring managers for community development manager roles look closely at your familiarity with specific funding streams, such as CDBG, LIHTC, or private foundation grants. Name the funding sources you've managed directly and the dollar amounts you've administered.
Highlight cross-sector partnership experience
Community development managers are expected to coordinate across government agencies, nonprofits, and private developers. Your resume should name specific partner organizations and describe what each collaboration produced, not just that collaboration happened.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community development manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by program focus area
Job titles vary widely in this field. Search for affordable housing manager, neighborhood revitalization manager, and economic development manager alongside the standard title to surface openings that match your background but use different wording.
Prepare a portfolio of community outcomes
Bring documented evidence of measurable outcomes to interviews: units of housing produced, residents served, or neighborhood economic indicators improved. Panels for community development roles almost always include community stakeholders who respond to concrete impact data.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify the program budget you'll oversee and the number of direct reports before accepting. These factors define your actual authority and affect your resume's value at your next job search, not just your day-to-day experience.
Community Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community development managers?
The companies hiring the most community development managers right now include Stantec, JPMorganChase, and Associa, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community development banks, CDFIs, and municipal housing authorities tend to post the most consistent volume of openings.
How many community development manager jobs are remote?
About 43% of community development manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role's field-based nature keeps fully remote options lower than in many other management fields. Grant management, program reporting, and policy coordination sub-roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles focused on place-based outreach or site development are typically on-site.
How do you become a community development manager?
Most community development managers start in direct service, housing counseling, or program coordination roles at nonprofits or local government agencies before moving into management. Building experience with federal funding compliance, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement is essential. A master's degree in urban planning, public administration, or social work accelerates advancement, and certifications in community development finance or affordable housing can strengthen candidacy for senior roles.
Can you get a community development manager job with little experience?
Entry into community development management is possible with a few years of relevant program or policy experience, even without direct management history. Employers often promote from within, so starting as a program coordinator or housing specialist at a nonprofit or government agency gives you direct exposure to the funding and stakeholder relationships the manager role requires. Demonstrating ownership of a specific initiative, even informally, strengthens your case considerably.
What does the community development manager interview process look like?
Most community development manager interviews involve multiple rounds, typically beginning with an HR or recruiter screen, followed by a panel interview that often includes community stakeholders, program staff, or elected officials alongside hiring managers. Candidates are frequently asked to present a work sample, such as a program plan, grant narrative, or case study from a past initiative. Final rounds may include a site visit or meeting with community partners the role serves.
Where can I find and apply to community development manager jobs?
You can find and apply to community development manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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