HR Project Manager

Overview

Lead HR M&A integration and change projects, guiding cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• hr integration
• project planning
• stakeholder alignment
• change management
• executive reporting

Tasks

-Identify and mitigate risks and issues, escalating as needed to ensure resolution. -Serve as, or work alongside, the HR integration lead on cross-functional M&A project teams, supporting Day 1 planning and post-close integration efforts. -Partner with HR functional leaders (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent, HR Operations) to define requirements, ensure alignment, facilitate decision making and track milestones. -Apply end-to-end project management principles to drive scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment across HR and business functions. -Lead and manage HR projects with a focus on M&A integrations, divestitures. -Facilitate working sessions, steering committees, and decision-making forums. -Develop detailed project plans, timelines, communication plans, and executive-level reporting. -Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO practices. -Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure stakeholder engagement, support adoption, minimize resistance, and drive successful outcomes.

Requirements

• pmp
• smartsheet
• prosci
• successfactors
• change management
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Experience working in a large, complex, and matrixed environment, preferably within a Fortune 500 or global organization. -Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change management efforts, including designing and executing change strategies. -Strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization. -PMP or other project management certification. -Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar). -Comfortable working in cross-functional, fast-paced, and evolving environment. -Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. -Formal training or certification in a recognized change management methodology (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, ADKAR). -Previous experience working in HR Shared Services, Business Partner, Talent Management, Total Rewards, or other HR functions. -Minimal travel required, as determined by project or business need (~10%). -The position will ideally be located in the Houston office, but could also be considered for Princeton, New Jersey or Lehi, Utah. -Experience with SuccessFactors or other global HRIS platforms. -5+ years of experience in HR project management, with demonstrated experience delivering M&A integrations and/or divestitures and higher complexity HR projects.

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Benefits

-Hybrid work schedule (3 days per week in office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays). -Open office environment. -Collaborate with smart, driven professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment. -Competitive benefits and compensation, recognizing your contributions from day one. -Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth.

About Nrg Energy

-Built a vast energy generation portfolio—from coal, gas, oil and nuclear plants to wind, solar farms and battery storage. -Operates across the US and Canada under brands like Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy and Vivint. -Provides electricity, energy management, HVAC and home services through cloud-based platforms and smart-home integration. -Trades power, natural gas and environmental commodities, employing advanced analytics and financial instruments. -Unusual fact: it spearheaded the first privately-funded EV charging network (EVgo) before spinning it off.

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