Strategy & Planning Specialist Sr

Strategy & Planning Specialist Senior

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 Strategy & Planning Specialist Senior within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

This role resides within PNC's Continuous Improvement Program (CIP). CIP is responsible for ensuring that PNC's annually published efficiency target is achieved and helps repurpose expenses to higher-priority needs across the organization. The team partners with all lines of business and regularly engages senior leaders to identify, size, and execute efficiency opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

This role supports enterprise-wide efficiency work, including capacity and process assessment (CAPA) engagements. We will train the candidate as needed to help with the following:

• Define, map, and understand key business processes
• Identify the data elements required for capacity planning
• Determine the best data sources and collection methods based on availability and quality
• Build and maintain resource calculators and supporting models in Microsoft Excel
• Interpret results, assess capacity constraints, and develop recommendations
• Transition tools and recommendations to business owners and monitor outcomes

Required Qualifications

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver outcomes

Analytical skills including the ability to structure and interpret data

Written and verbal communication skills

Strong organization skills, with attention to detail

Intellectually curious and the desire to learn and apply learning

Preferred Qualifications (CIP will provide training)

Continuous improvement and process improvement fundamentals

Ability to pull, structure, and analyze financial data

Ability to identify expense and efficiency opportunities from financial and operational data

Ability to assess timing/feasibility windows for opportunities (e.g., contract renewals, end-of-life events, contractor spend management)

Awareness of AI trends and potential applications to expense management and productivity

The candidate will initially primarily support targeted efficiency efforts as necessary while learning and gaining comfort with the work of CIP. As skill and competency increases, the candidate will lead efforts as well as support.

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.