Process Improvement Consultant

PNC Financial Services

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Position OverviewAt 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 Process Improvement Consultant within PNC's Treasury Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh.This role is part of an Operations Excellence team supporting C&IB Treasury Management Operations, which consists of Payments, Remittance Processing, Card, Healthcare, Trade, and Canada Branch Operations.We are looking for skilled and experienced individuals who are passionate about making things better for PNC, our employees, and our customers. Knowledge and experience is desired in the following areas:
  • Process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, PDCA, TQM, BPM, Design Thinking
  • Strong project management skills and exposure to Agile methodology
  • Organization and business/operational process review to identify process improvement opportunities
  • Creation of robust business cases and forecasting of project results
  • Gathering and analyzing data and synthesize into actionable insights and project plans
  • Leading and driving cross functional process improvement projects
  • Building trust and strong relationships at all different organizational levels quickly
  • Familiarity with Change@PNC, BTI, and ETMP processes and requirements
  • Process mapping skills and knowledge of BPMN standards
Preferred
  • Industrial or manufacturing engineering background and experience
  • Minitab or other statistical analysis software experience
  • Knowledge and experience in process automation tools (RPA, AI, Machine Learning, etc)
Job Description
  • Consults with line of business to evaluate and oversee an organization's operations or technology processes. Develops solutions to optimize process efficiency, reduce processing time, and mitigate risks.
  • Conducts thorough business diagnostics to identify, quantify and prioritize value creation projects. Develops and presents business case to approval committees. Responsible for overseeing implementation deliverables, cost-estimates, cost-benefit analysis, and providing rationale to how process improvement opportunities will assist in accomplishing business objectives more efficiently.
  • Uses broad knowledge to facilitate the redesign of organizational processes. Creates solutions that optimize process quality, efficiency, and cost.
  • May lead efforts to improve the quality and/or minimize process cost. Utilizes data analysis and process modeling to craft appropriate solutions that meet business requirements. Prepares and may present recommendations 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 with all levels of the organization to ensure that introduction of new processes 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.
CompetenciesAnalytical 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.Consulting – Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Flexibility and Adaptability – Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.Influencing – Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.Organizational Change Mgt – Ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment.Organizational Savvy and Politics – Knowledge of organizational politics and political tactics; ability to effectively navigate formal and informal communication and decision-making channels.Problem Solving – Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Project Management – Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationBachelorsAdditional Job DescriptionBenefitsPNC offers employees 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; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit
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