Business Experience and Planning Advisor Senior - Data and Automation - (Clarizen, Initiative Funding Application

** 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 Business Experience and Planning Advisor Senior within PNC's Data and Automation organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA or Strongsville, OH.

Responsibilities include:

- Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner closely with Technology leadership, Finance, and Project Management teams to drive project and cost center budgeting and forecasting activities.

-Monitoring Initiative Forecasts:
Pulling and analyzing data from the project financial system of record and working with PMs to correct any issues. Goal is to provide an accurate forecast at the initiative level to provide executive leadership an accurate forecast at the portfolio level so they can make informed decisions.

-Monitoring Cost Center Forecasts:
Analyzing data provided by Finance and working with Technology leadership to correct any issues. Goal is to provide an accurate forecast at the department level to provide executive leadership an accurate forecast at the higher organization level so they can make informed decisions.

-Budgeting:
Working with Technology leaders to gather their strategic plans for the following year, converting those plans into high-level initiative and cost center financial impacts, and entering that financial information into the corporate planning tool. Then working with that leadership to revise the overall plan (timing, size/cost, scope adjustments) to meet financial targets for the following year.

-Business Case Development:
Facilitate the development of business cases for initiatives within the portfolio so senior leadership understand what is being approved and will be delivered and so initiatives are approved with the appropriate resources to achieve the scope of work listed. This also pertains to any change requests needed for the initiative over time.

This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

** Job Description*
* + Indirectly leads cross-functional teams to improve business planning methods. Executes key line of business initiatives and growth strategies and programs that will drive line of business objectives. Demonstrates commitment to quality by delivering  customer focus and appropriate risk management practices to customers and/or internal partners.

+ Leads execution and implementation of business planning processes. Designs strategic plans based on forecasts, and provides improvement recommendations.

+ Understands business direction and needs and develops solutions, roadmaps and assessment of potential business impacts. Identifies and executes opportunities that add significant value to the business and to achieve business goals.

+ Consults and influences key decision makers to ensure cross-business and cross-functional alignment and synergy.

Serves as subject matter resource and advocate that influences the implementation of best practices and learning plans that meet business objectives.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

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** 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.

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** 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 Development, Business Intelligence (BI), Competitive Advantages, Competitive Strategies, Data Integration, Data Mining, 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. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is…