Senior National Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver exceptional client value across markets.

You will establish program direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive execution within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets while mentoring staff and contributing to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of related program management experience.
• Willingness to travel 60–90% and operate across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align multidisciplinary teams to achieve client objectives.
• Act as primary coordinator for program activities among PMs, technical leads, and clients.
• Provide strategic guidance, status updates, and risk management across programs.
• Mentor staff and contribute to business development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership & alignment

Client relationship mgmt

Executive communication

Program governance

Risk & issue mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver exceptional client value across markets.

You will establish program direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive execution within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets while mentoring staff and contributing to business development efforts.