NRG Energy · 1 month ago
HR Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expNRG Energy is a company focused on creating a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to support high-impact HR projects, particularly in Mergers & Acquisitions, ensuring effective planning and execution of strategic initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage HR projects with a focus on M&A integrations, divestitures
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
Apply end-to-end project management principles to drive scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder alignment across HR and business functions
Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure stakeholder engagement, support adoption, minimize resistance, and drive successful outcomes
Partner with HR functional leaders (e.g., Total Rewards, Talent, HR Operations) to define requirements, ensure alignment, facilitate decision making and track milestones
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, communication plans, and executive-level reporting
Facilitate working sessions, steering committees, and decision-making forums
Identify and mitigate risks and issues, escalating as needed to ensure resolution
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in HR project management, with demonstrated experience delivering M&A integrations and/or divestitures and higher complexity HR projects
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
Experience working in a large, complex, and matrixed environment, preferably within a Fortune 500 or global organization
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)
Previous experience working in HR Shared Services, Business Partner, Talent Management, Total Rewards, or other HR functions
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Preferred
Experience with SuccessFactors or other global HRIS platforms
PMP or other project management certification
Formal training or certification in a recognized change management methodology (e.g., Prosci, Kotter, ADKAR)
Comfortable working in cross-functional, fast-paced, and evolving environment
Benefits
Annual bonus
Short- and long-term incentives
Program-specific awards
Medical
Vision
Dental
401K
Flexible spending accounts
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
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