Project Management Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes execution, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous process improvement within a global aerospace context. ITAR/compliance awareness is important, with a pay rate of $48.00–$52.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing or supporting HR projects.
• 3+ years of experience supporting or implementing mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Experience in complex, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with tracking, milestones, and action items.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to provide status updates.
• Hands-on, execution-focused approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR PMO 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 PMO.
• Coordinate activities across HR and other functions to keep timelines and priorities aligned.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize integration data to maintain dashboards and weekly reports.
• Audit employee data migrations and track Day 1 readiness and post‑acquisition activities.
• Keep PMO tools, documentation, and records updated daily for data integrity and transparency.
• Identify process gaps and drive timely resolution to keep projects moving.

Skills

HR PM

M&A experience

Stakeholder coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on execution

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes of Aerospace

Location: Herndon, Virginia | Payrate: $48 - $52/hour

We’re not looking for someone who simply manages projects. We’re looking for a hands‑on specialist who makes them happen.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to find a resourceful, detail‑oriented Project Management Specialist to support critical Human Resources initiatives tied to past and active mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This is an opportunity to play a vital role in bringing teams, processes, and people together while helping drive successful integration across a complex, global organization.

If you’re an organized problem‑solver who thrives on keeping projects moving, connecting stakeholders, improving processes, and rolling up your sleeves to get things done, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

YOUR MISSION: KEEP PEOPLE, PROCESSES & PROJECTS MOVING

As a key member of the Human Resources team, you’ll provide hands‑on project management office (PMO) support for large‑scale U.S. acquisition and post‑merger integration workstreams. You’ll help translate strategic objectives into actionable plans, maintain visibility into project progress, and ensure critical milestones stay on track.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys execution as much as coordination—someone who can manage details, anticipate roadblocks, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and adapt quickly as priorities evolve. You don’t need to have every answer on day one, but you must bring the initiative, flexibility, and willingness to learn that keep complex projects moving forward.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Project Management & Acquisition Support — 60%

• 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.

Administrative & Compliance Governance — 30%

• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document discussions, capture detailed action items, and follow up with owners to drive timely completion.

• Maintain organized project records, trackers, and supporting documentation.

• Assist with gathering documentation related to U.S. labor law compliance and regulatory filings associated with acquisition activities.

• Support consistent project governance, reporting, and documentation standards across workstreams.

Change Management & Communication — 5%

• Help coordinate HR integration activities across U.S., global teams, regional teams, and other business functions.

• Support clear, timely communication between stakeholders to facilitate a smooth transition for newly acquired employee groups.

• Help teams navigate evolving processes, shifting priorities, and integration requirements.

Additional HR Initiatives — 5%

• Support HR teams on other key improvement projects and operational priorities.

• Take ownership of assigned tasks, adapt to changing needs, and contribute wherever hands‑on support is needed most.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM

We’re looking for a proactive, dependable specialist who combines strong organizational skills with a practical, get‑it‑done mindset.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the aerospace industry.

• Previous experience in another HR function, such as Benefits, Talent Acquisition, or Learning & Development.

• Familiarity with post‑merger integration, employee data migration, organizational transitions, and Day 1 readiness activities.

• Knowledge of change management principles and practices.

• Experience supporting compliance documentation, governance processes, dashboards, and project reporting.

Important: Prior HR and aerospace industry experience is preferred, but the right combination of relevant project and M&A experience, adaptability, and a hands‑on mindset matters most.

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This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $48.00 to $52.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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