Senior National Program Manager - Water & Wastewater

CDM Smith; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks senior program managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving successful client outcomes. This role offers leadership over program direction, cross‑functional teams, and transparent status updates across markets and industries.

You will mentor staff, contribute to proposals, and foster trusted client relationships while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives.
• Serve as primary client liaison, guiding stakeholders and project managers.
• Mentor and develop staff, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
• Support business development efforts including proposals and client pursuits.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks senior program managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving successful client outcomes. This role offers leadership over program direction, cross‑functional teams, and transparent status updates across markets and industries.

You will mentor staff, contribute to proposals, and foster trusted client relationships while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver high