National Program Manager — Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager who can lead complex programs and coordinate diverse stakeholders to deliver exceptional client value.

The role requires guiding multidisciplinary teams, shaping program direction, and maintaining strong client relationships while driving execution, budget, scope, and risk management across markets and industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align multidisciplinary teams to deliver client value.
• Establish program direction and governance; balance scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide strategic program updates and guidance.
• Mentor staff and contribute to business development through proposals and pursuits.

Skills

Program management experience

Leadership and team alignment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

DBIA certification

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager who can lead complex programs and coordinate diverse stakeholders to deliver exceptional client value.

The role requires guiding multidisciplinary teams, shaping program direction, and maintaining strong client relationships while driving execution, budget, scope, and risk management across markets and industries.