National Senior Program Manager, Water/Wastewater Programs

CDM Smith; Barre (VT); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and is seeking accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering successful outcomes.

This client-facing role provides leadership for cross-functional teams, maintains trusted client relationships, supports business development, and mentors staff. Frequent travel is required, with 60%–90% anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Travel domestically and internationally may be required; frequency depends on duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex programs across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Drive execution balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Establish program direction and mentor staff; provide updates to clients and leadership.
• Support proposals and business development efforts for client pursuits.
• Foster trusted client relationships and promote accountability across project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and is seeking accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering successful outcomes.

This client-facing role provides leadership for cross-functional teams, maintains trusted client relationships, supports business development, and mentors staff. Frequent travel is required, with 60%–90% anticipated.