HR Project Manager
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Business
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Overview
Satair is looking for an HR Project Manager to join our team based in Herndon, VA. The role supports the Merger & Acquisition Program Management Office (PMO) by providing tactical, administrative execution of HR activities related to M&A Day One readiness and post-acquisition integration. The primary objective is to ensure all 2026 project milestones are documented, tracked, and compliant with corporate standards.
Responsibilities- Provide tactical HR project support for large-scale US acquisition work streams, focusing on tracking talent milestones, resource schedules, and risk logs.
- Maintain and communicate real-time project status updates to HR leadership and the M&A PMO.
- Act as a point of contact to coordinate activities between internal HR departments and other business functions to ensure alignment with acquisition timelines.
- Collect, analyze, and visualize integration data. Maintain dashboards and generate weekly reports to track the progress of the 2026 strategic objectives.
- Execute assigned project tasks such as auditing employee data migrations or checking compliance checklists to ensure Day 1 operational readiness.
- Ensure rigorous documentation for all M&A activities; keep project management tools updated daily to ensure audit-readiness and data integrity.
- Work with stakeholders (SMEs, HRBPs, Leadership) to ensure milestones are achieved.
- Support internal and external partnerships across HR (within Satair US, globally, and with Airbus Regional teams) to facilitate a smooth transition for newly acquired employee groups.
- Create and distribute change management communications to ensure all impacted employees are informed of upcoming activity.
- Identify workflow gaps during the integration; support creation of training materials or procedural documentation to streamline onboarding of acquired teams. Facilitate awareness sessions on new systems.
- Schedule and facilitate project meetings, capture detailed action items, and follow up with owners to ensure timely completion.
- Assist in gathering necessary documentation for US labor law compliance and regulatory filings related to the acquisition.
- Support the Satair US HR team on other key improvement projects.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
- 7+ years of experience managing HR projects
- 3+ years of M&A implementation
- Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices
- Ability to challenge and influence the business taking the human aspect of change into account;
Proficiency in project management tools and software - Experience working with complex, matrixed organizations, preferred
- Experience in Aerospace, preferred
- PMP, SHRM-CP or PHR, preferred
- Ability to travel Domestic and International:
Up to 10% domestic - Authorized to Work in the US
- Onsite or remote: 60% on site
- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens; able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings
- Hearing: able to hear conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications
- Equipment Operation: able to operate office and personal electronic equipment and tools including basic production tools
- Carrying: up to 30 lbs / 14 kg
- Lifting: up to 30 lbs / 14 kg
- Pushing / Pulling: able to move small office furniture and equipment
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods in meetings and at computer
- Squatting / Kneeling: rarely
- Standing: daily
- Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice
- Walking: able to navigate office and production areas, including uneven surfaces
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): required as per site and/or customer site
This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Satair in America.
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This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the company s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
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