Senior National Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, client-facing programs across multiple markets. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional coordination and delivering value to clients.

You will align diverse stakeholders, manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and client pursuits while maintaining strong internal collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with extensive program management experience.
• 15 years of related experience and travel may be required.
• Domestic and international travel may be required; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs across markets and industries.
• Align multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver on client objectives.
• Establish program direction, balance scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Mentor and develop staff and support business development.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Budget & schedule oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, client-facing programs across multiple markets. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional coordination and delivering value to clients.

You will align diverse stakeholders, manage scope, schedule, budget and risk, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and client pursuits while maintaining strong internal collaboration.