Senior National Program Manager – Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes for clients across markets. This client-facing role establishes program direction, aligns multidisciplinary teams, and drives execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk targets.

The role mentors staff, develops best practices in program management, and supports business development while maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop junior staff for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Lead complex programs and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet client objectives.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance and program status updates.
• Support business development including proposals and client pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision-making

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes for clients across markets. This client-facing role establishes program direction, aligns multidisciplinary teams, and drives execution to meet scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk targets.

The role mentors staff, develops best practices in program management, and supports business development while maintaining