Strategy and Planning Advisor Senior - HR M&A Integration Partner

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 and Planning Advisor Senior within PNC’s Human Resource organization, you will be based in Downers Grove, IL;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Birmingham, AL;
Cleveland, OH;
Atlanta, GA and Dallas or Houston TX.

We are seeking a senior HR professional to serve as the executive sponsor’s key partner for all HR-related M&A activity. This role will be a highly visible, hands‑on position responsible for shaping our HR M&A strategy, leading cross‑functional readiness efforts, and ensuring our organization is prepared to execute transactions of varying size and complexity.
This individual will not manage a direct team but will play a pivotal role in leading through influence — driving alignment across HR Centers of Excellence, building repeatable frameworks, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout the deal lifecycle.

Preferred skills and experience:

• A seasoned HR professional with strong experience in M&A, strategy, or transformation projects.
• Highly accountable and self-driven; able to operate with minimal direction.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building structure where none exists, and driving decisions forward.
• Skilled at leading cross‑functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Exceptionally organized, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Executive presence and credibility to work directly with senior leaders and deal teams.

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.

• Drives specific strategic enterprise planning initiatives, including analysis, oversight and support for solution development.
• Provides advanced expertise to create the definition, understanding and framing of complex enterprise and/or multiple line of businesses initiatives.
• Leads advanced planning, analysis, solution development and presentation for more complex strategic initiatives.
• Ensures quality and accuracy of data elements relative to the initiatives. Mentors and educates team members regarding advanced planning practices.
• Analyzes and recommends solutions for key enterprise initiatives. Develops structured and compelling presentations to highlight key findings and makes recommendations to key decision makers within the company.
• Collaborates with the line of business 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.

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.

Branding, Change Management, Creative Process, Design Thinking, Innovation, Machine Learning (ML), Personal Initiative, Strategic Planning

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Business Process Design, Data Gathering and Analysis, Effective Communications, Influencing, Planning:
Tactical, Strategic, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking