Hands-On HR PMO for Aerospace M&A

PDS Tech Commercial; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a hands-on Project Management Specialist to support HR initiatives tied to mergers and acquisitions. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, maintain visibility into progress, and ensure milestones stay on track.

The role emphasizes execution, stakeholder communication, and driving Day 1 readiness within a global organization. Prior aerospace experience is a plus, with strong PMO skills highlighted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing or supporting HR projects.
• 3+ years of experience supporting or implementing mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage project trackers, documentation, milestones, schedules, and action items with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear status updates, coordinate across teams, and follow up effectively.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify roadblocks, keep deliverables moving, and adjust plans as priorities change.
• A hands‑on, execution‑focused approach—you’re comfortable doing the work, not just overseeing it.
• A willingness to learn new tools, understand unfamiliar processes, and adapt quickly in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on HR project support for large‑scale U.S. mergers and acquisitions, tracking talent milestones, resource schedules, project deliverables, and risk logs.
• Maintain accurate, real‑time project status updates for HR leadership and the M&A Program Management Office (PMO).
• Coordinate activities across HR departments and other business functions to keep acquisition timelines, deliverables, and priorities aligned.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize integration data to maintain dashboards and prepare weekly reports supporting 2026–2027 strategic objectives.
• Execute essential project tasks, including auditing employee data migrations, reviewing compliance checklists, and tracking Day 1 operational readiness and post‑acquisition integration activities.
• Keep project management tools, documentation, and records updated daily to support data integrity, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Identify process gaps, follow up on outstanding actions, and help resolve issues before they delay project progress.

Skills

HR project management

M&A integration

Stakeholder communication

Project tracking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a hands-on Project Management Specialist to support HR initiatives tied to mergers and acquisitions. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, maintain visibility into progress, and ensure milestones stay on track.

The role emphasizes execution, stakeholder communication, and driving Day 1 readiness within a global organization. Prior aerospace experience is a plus, with strong PMO skills highlighted.