Talent & Culture Project Manager

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers' lives easier-helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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About the Role :

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our HR Project Management Office (PMO). This role is critical in supporting high-impact projects, enterprise-level HR initiatives, with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integration and divestiture projects, as well as change management.

As a manager-level Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams through complex HR project lifecycles, with a strong emphasis on applying structured project and change management methodologies. You will work closely with HR Centers of Excellence, Business Leaders, Communications, IT, Legal, and other external partners to ensure seamless planning and execution of strategic HR projects and initiatives.

Key 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.

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Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions

Why Join Us?

The base salary range for this position is : $108,560-$195,360

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Protected Veteran Status / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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