Project Management Specialist (Contract)

Satair Group; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Satair USA, Inc. is seeking a Project Management Specialist (Contract) to join the Human Resources team in Herndon, VA. This role focuses on leading large HR projects around U.S. acquisitions, with emphasis on data integrity, compliance, and timely delivery during integration.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of HR project experience, 3+ years in M&A, and a proven ability to navigate complex organizations. The position is contract-based and offers a fast-paced, global aviation environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading HR projects and programs.
• 3+ years of M&A implementation and integration support.
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Experience collaborating across complex, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical HR project support for large-scale US acquisition workstreams, tracking milestones, resources, and risk logs.
• Maintain real-time status updates for HR leadership and the PMO.
• Coordinate activities between internal HR functions and other business units to align with acquisition timelines.
• Develop and maintain integration data dashboards and weekly progress reports for strategic objectives.
• Audit data migrations and compliance checklists to ensure Day 1 readiness and post-merger integration.

Skills

HR Projects

M&A

Change Management

Matrixed Organizations

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

Job Description:

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At SATAIR, we believe in sustainable aviation that allows people to travel and connect across the globe.

We are on a mission to provide world class material solutions that keep aircraft flying and extend their lifespan.

In Satair, you can challenge the status quo, pioneer new ways of working, and generate real value for airlines and suppliers worldwide.

Being part of the Airbus family gives us the opportunity to live a global mindset, working in international and diverse teams and collaborating across functions, sites and cultures.

If you want to work as one team embracing a can-do attitude in a demanding environment, then we offer a great place to explore, learn, and grow, making an impact on aviation's digital and sustainable transformation.

In this context we are looking for a Project Management Specialist (Contract) to join our Human Resources team in Herndon, Virginia.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

Project Management & Acquisition Support: 60%

• Provide tactical HR project support for large-scale US acquisition workstreams, 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 Program Management Office (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 2026-2027 strategic objectives.
• Execute assigned project tasks-such as auditing employee data migrations or checking compliance checklists-to ensure Day 1 operational readiness or post acquisition integration.
• Ensure rigorous documentation for all M&A activities; keep project management tools updated daily to ensure audit-readiness and data integrity.

Administrative and Compliance Governance: 30%

• 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.

Change Management and Communication: 5%

• Support internal and external partnerships across HR within Satair US, global as well as in the context of the Airbus Regional teams) and all other functions, to facilitate a smooth transition for newly acquired employee groups.

Other duties as assigned: 5%

• Support the Satair and Airbus US HR team on other key improvement projects.

ABOUT YOU

Equipped with a degree in a related field or equivalent experience paired with professional experience ideally as a Project Specialist, Post Merger Integration Assistant or similar. We are looking for a team player with the following experience, skills and mindset:

• 7+ years of experience managing HR projects
• 3+ years of M&A implementation
• Experience working with complex, matrixed organizations
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices
• Experience working in another HR function (benefits, talent acquisitions, learning and development), preferred
• Aerospace Industry experience, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• 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: Daily
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily
• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Rarely
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Rarely
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Rarely
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Rarely
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. Daily
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Rarely
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily
• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site:
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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 Airbus in America.

Salary range:

Salary range based on the required profile: $48.00 - $52.00/hourly. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Satair provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Satair without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Satair complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Satair expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Satair is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Satair to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Come on board and join us at Satair, an Airbus Services Company.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Satair USA, Inc.

Employment Type: Agency / Temporary

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type: Flexible

Job Family: Programme & Project Management