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Process Improvement Consultant Senior

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PNC

Process Improvement Consultant Senior

Pittsburgh, PA

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 Process Improvement Consultant Senior within PNC's Retail Lending Consumer Credit Card organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh PA, Cleveland OH, Charlotte NC, Houston TX, Dallas Tx, Chicago IL, Atlanta GA, Wilmington DE, Birmingham AL, New York NY, or Tysons Corner VA. The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager's discretion.

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PNC is seeking to transform its credit card business into a differentiated national issuer. With the backing of a top 5 bank and significant investments in product development and technology, PNC seeks talent that is passionate about driving change, exceeding customer expectations, and delivering great products to bring this transformation to life.

As a Process Improvement Consultant Sr. you will be responsible for managing process design and the improvement experience, as well as consulting with business leaders to solve complex problems, improve efficiency and manage regulatory compliance. In this role you will partner with business leaders to help them solve problems by understanding their business processes, leading root cause analysis, analyzing data and implementing process changes. You will be responsible for managing tasks, timelines, stakeholders, and resources.

• Understands end-to-end process of the business as well as upstream and downstream impacts.
• Builds relationships across the enterprise and engaging with teams that are working on projects that affect the line of business.
• Analyzes the data to identify gaps in process from user/customer perspective and taking action to prevent and mitigate risk.
• Utilizes customer feedback to identify and address experience gaps by overseeing implementation deliverables, cost-estimates, cost-benefit analysis, and providing rationale to how process improvement opportunities will assist in accomplishing business objectives more efficiently.
• Develops an end-to-end solution that encompasses all aspects that a process may touch including facets of operations and business systems.
• Manages business event management that are related to customer experience.
• Engages with the credit card project team on the projects across the enterprise and the organization.
• Engages and coordinates with Technology, Change Management, Risk, Compliance teams, and others as needed in order to meet project objectives.

The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Forward Thinking - Ability to think critically, being proactive and strategic in approach to problem solving, decision making, and planning.
• Analytical Thinking - Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve the problems in the best interest of the business.
• Business Assessment - Knowledge of the activities, tasks, practices and deliverables for assessing and documenting business opportunities; ability to assess the benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications.
• Process Management - Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques and ability to understand, monitor, update, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Project Management - Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.
• Effectiveness Measurement - Ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.
• Information Capture - Knowledge of the processes and the ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
• Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving

Job Description
  • Consults with the Line of Business to evaluate and execute on an organization's complex operations or technology processes through the development of end-to-end solutions that optimize process efficiency, reduce processing time, and mitigate risks.
  • Conducts complex business diagnostics to identify, quantify and prioritize value creation project. Cultivates and presents business case, implementation deliverables, cost-estimates, and cost-benefit analysis to influence senior leadership on process improvement opportunities that will assist in accomplishing business objectives in a more efficient manner.
  • Uses comprehensive view of organizational processes to facilitates the redesign of complex, cross-functional projects. Understands and develops an end-to-end solution that encompasses all aspects that a process may touch including facets of operations and business systems.
  • Leads efforts to improve the quality and/or minimize process cost. Utilizes data analysis and process modeling to craft appropriate solutions that meet business requirements. Executes on findings by preparing and presenting optimization efforts to governance committees for approval. Assess risks associated with current and proposed processes against business objectives and ensures alignments with the bank's and unit's risk appetite and risk management framework.
  • Consults business partners to ensure that introduction of new process is smooth and effective, and sustains or improves quality of output. Mentors individuals and teams to build capabilities. Leverages strong relationships with the Line of Business to ensure continuous improvement after initial implementation.

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
Change Management, Corporate Governance, Data Analytics, Process Efficiencies, Process Improvements, Risk Assessments

Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Consulting, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Influencing, Organizational Change Mgt, Organizational Savvy and Politics, Problem Solving, Project Management

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 - $141,700.00

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 11/15/2024, 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; 8 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 pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

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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.

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Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Job ID: PNC-R176895
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program