Project Management Specialist (Contract)

About the role

At SATAIR, an Airbus Services Company, 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. 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. We are looking for a Project Management Specialist (Contract) to join our Human Resources team in Herndon, Virginia.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Requirements

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience paired with professional experience ideally as a Project Specialist, Post Merger Integration Assistant or similar.
• 7+ years of experience managing HR projects.
• 3+ years of M&A implementation experience.
• Experience working with complex, matrixed organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• Experience working in another HR function (benefits, talent acquisition, learning and development) — preferred.
• Aerospace industry experience — preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite/remote: 60% on site.
• Vision: Able to see and read computer screens, electronic equipment, documents, reports, and engineering drawings — daily.
• Hearing: Able to hear conversations in person, via teleconference or phone, and 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: Able to operate personal computer, telephone, copiers, fax machine, related office equipment, and electronic identification card for building access — daily.
• Carrying: Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg — rarely.
• Lifting: Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg — rarely.
• Pushing/Pulling: Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools — rarely.
• Sitting: Able to sit for long periods in meetings and 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: Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces — daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment: 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; steel‑toed shoes required for all shop‑floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Pay

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.

Schedule & Employment Type

This is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period; it could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a third‑party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America. Employment type: Agency / Temporary. Experience level: Professional. Remote type: Flexible. Job family: Programme & Project Management. Company: Satair USA, Inc.