Project Management Specialist (Contract)

Airbus•Herndon, VA

8d•$48 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Satair is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join its Human Resources team in Herndon, Virginia. This temporary contract assignment supports large-scale US acquisition workstreams, including talent milestone and resource schedule tracking, risk-log maintenance, project status reporting, cross-functional coordination, integration data analysis and visualization, weekly reporting on 2026–2027 strategic objectives, and tasks related to operational readiness and post-acquisition integration. The role also maintains accurate, audit-ready M&A documentation and project management tools. The specialist will coordinate and facilitate project meetings, document and follow up on action items, and assist with documentation for US labor-law compliance and acquisition-related regulatory filings. The role supports change management and communication across Satair US HR, global HR, Airbus regional teams, and other functions to facilitate transitions for acquired employee groups. The position also supports other Satair and Airbus US HR improvement projects as assigned. The position is temporary, with no specified end date; the assignment may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third-party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. The role is listed as flexible remote, with approximately 60% onsite work. The stated pay range is $48.00–$52.00 per hour, with actual pay varying based on geographic differential, skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

7 or more years of experience managing HR projects.
3 or more years of M&A implementation experience.
Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations.
Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices.
A degree in a related field or equivalent experience paired with professional experience.
Able to perform the listed physical and communication requirements, including daily computer use, prolonged sitting, standing and walking, and rarely carrying or lifting items up to 30 lb/14 kg.
Able to travel independently and at short notice when required.
Comply with applicable site or customer-site personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in another HR function, such as benefits, talent acquisition, or learning and development.
Aerospace industry experience.
Professional experience as a Project Specialist, Post Merger Integration Assistant, or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

Provide tactical HR project support for large-scale US acquisition workstreams, tracking talent milestones, resource schedules, and risk logs.
Maintain and communicate real-time project status updates to HR leadership and the M&A Program Management Office.
Coordinate activities between internal HR departments and other business functions to align with acquisition timelines.
Collect, analyze, and visualize integration data; maintain dashboards and prepare weekly reports tracking 2026–2027 strategic objectives.
Execute project tasks such as auditing employee data migrations and checking compliance checklists to support Day 1 operational readiness and post-acquisition integration.
Maintain rigorous M&A documentation and update project management tools daily to ensure audit readiness and data integrity.
Schedule and facilitate project meetings, record action items, and follow up with owners to ensure timely completion.
Assist in gathering documentation for US labor-law compliance and acquisition-related regulatory filings.
Support HR partnerships across Satair US, global HR, Airbus regional teams, and other functions to facilitate transitions for newly acquired employee groups.
Support other key improvement projects for the Satair and Airbus US HR teams.
Travel independently and at short notice when required; travel is listed as rare.
Use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and, where required, hearing and eye protection during shop-floor visits.