National Water/Wastewater Program Lead

CDM Smith; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes. This client-facing role offers the opportunity to guide high-performing teams and deliver value across markets.

This role oversees program direction, aligns multidisciplinary teams, and balances scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to achieve client objectives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex programs.
• Establish program direction and coordinate cross-functional activities among clients, PMs, and stakeholders.
• Develop trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance and status updates.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

DBIA certification

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes. This client-facing role offers the opportunity to guide high-performing teams and deliver value across markets.

This role oversees program direction, aligns multidisciplinary teams, and balances scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to achieve client objectives.