Strategy & Planning Advisor at PNC Financial in Birmingham, AL

Strategy & Planning Advisor Location: PA - Pittsburgh (15222) 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 Strategy & Planning Advisor within PNC's Continuous Improvement Program organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL. 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. Responsibilities may include: •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 •Experience partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver outcomes •Strong analytical skills, including the ability to structure and interpret complex data •Clear written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to leaders •Strong organization and project management skills, with attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Technology-focused experience (preferred): This role partners closely with the Technology organization (though it is not exclusively Technology-focused). Experience in the areas below is a plus: •Continuous improvement and process improvement fundamentals •Working knowledge of Technology terminology, functions, and operating model •Understanding of common Technology expense drivers (people/resources, systems, suppliers) •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 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 Supports strategic enterprise initiatives to understand, analyze, recommend and deliver strategy and planning solutions. Supports team in providing expertise to create the definition, understanding and framing of complex business initiatives. Executes advanced planning, analysis, solution development and presentation for strategic initiatives. Ensures quality and accuracy of data elements relative to the initiatives. Analyzes and recommends solutions for key initiatives. Develops and delivers structured and compelling presentations to highlight key findings and makes recommendations to key decision makers within the company. Collaborates with the line of business and/or multiple line of businesses to implement recommended strategic solutions. 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 Branding, Change Management, Creative Process, Design Thinking, Innovation, Machine Learning (ML), Personal Initiative, Strategic Planning Competencies Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Design, Data Gathering and Analysis, Effective Communications, Influencing, Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. 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) Pay Transparency Base Salary: $65,000.00 – $115,000.00 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 04/29/2026, 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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 Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices. Additional Locations: AL - Birmingham, OH - Cleveland