Project Management Specialist (Contract)

Airbus•Herndon, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Satair is seeking a Project Management Specialist to join its Human Resources team in Herndon, Virginia. The role provides tactical HR project support for large-scale U.S. acquisition workstreams, including tracking talent milestones, resource schedules, and risk logs; reporting project status to HR leadership and the M&A Program Management Office; coordinating across HR and business functions; and collecting, analyzing, and visualizing integration data. The specialist will maintain dashboards and weekly reports for 2026–2027 strategic objectives, carry out assigned integration and readiness tasks, and keep project documentation and tools current to support audit readiness and data integrity. The role also supports project meeting administration and follow-up, documentation for labor-law compliance and regulatory filings, and change-management coordination with Satair U.S., global HR, Airbus regional teams, and other functions to support the transition of newly acquired employee groups. Additional duties include supporting other Satair and Airbus U.S. HR improvement projects. This is an agency/temporary contract assignment with no set duration; it may be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third-party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. The work arrangement is flexible, with 60% on-site work. The stated pay range is $48.00–$52.00 per hour; actual pay may vary based on geographic differential, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. The position requires awareness of compliance risks and a commitment to integrity.

Requirements

7 or more years of experience managing HR projects.
3 or more years of M&A implementation experience.
Experience working with complex, matrixed organizations.
Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices.
A degree in a related field or equivalent experience paired with professional experience.
Ability to perform the stated physical and workplace requirements, including computer and office-equipment use, communication, travel, and occasional carrying or lifting of items up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience working 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

Track talent milestones, resource schedules, and risk logs for large-scale U.S. acquisition workstreams.
Provide 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 generate weekly reports on 2026–2027 strategic objectives.
Execute assigned project tasks, including auditing employee data migrations and checking compliance checklists, to support Day 1 readiness and post-acquisition integration.
Maintain rigorous M&A documentation and update project management tools daily to support audit readiness and data integrity.
Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document action items, and follow up with owners to ensure timely completion.
Assist in gathering documentation for U.S. labor-law compliance and acquisition-related regulatory filings.
Support internal and external partnerships across Satair U.S. HR, 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 U.S. HR teams.