Project/Program Change Coordinator (PCO)
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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Project/Program Change Coordinator (PCO). In this position, you'll be instrumental in managing change requests, coordinating multiple teams, and ensuring project milestones are met efficiently, all within a fast-paced banking environment.
Responsibilities
- Understand business-submitted change requests, including requirements and impacted teams
- Coordinate walkthroughs and document detailed requirements and open items
- Follow up on open items to ensure progress and resolution
- Obtain estimates and coordinate project timelines for implementation
- Track development, testing, deployment, and closure of change requests
- Connect relevant teams and drive work to completion without requiring deep technical knowledge
- Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively across all levels
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and follow-ups to ensure traceability and accountability
- Support process improvements and adapt to changing project priorities
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines and deliverables
Desired Skill-Set
- 5–10 years of project coordination or managerial experience, with 7–10 preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to lead meetings, summarize decisions, and follow up effectively
- Strong understanding of technical concepts such as APIs, backend systems, mainframe migration, etc.
- Proven experience managing change requests and coordinating multiple teams
- Knowledge of the project lifecycle: requirements gathering, development, testing, deployment, closure
- Highly organized with strong documentation and follow-up skills
- Assertive yet collaborative; able to push back diplomatically and prioritize tasks
- Street-smart, practical approach to problem-solving and getting things done
- Adaptable to a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
- Agile or project management knowledge is a plus
- Banking industry experience, including familiarity with banking processes and governance, is advantageous
- Exposure to AI tools such as Copilot is a plus but not mandatory
- Certifications like Scrum are desirable but not required
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI-powered project tools and automation
- Prior experience in a banking or financial services setting
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
- Ability to speak additional languages is a plus
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.