Senior National Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Springdale (AR); 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 who can lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and deliver exceptional value to clients across markets.

You will establish program direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and act as the primary client liaison. The role also mentors staff and supports business development through proposals and client pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Rationale: foundational requirement for the role.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and guide high-performing teams; coordinate with clients across markets.
• Establish program direction, align multidisciplinary teams, and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Maintain trusted client relationships, provide strategic guidance, and support business development.
• Mentor staff and contribute to program management excellence across the organization.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

DBIA certification

Job description

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

You will establish program direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and act as the primary client liaison. The role also mentors staff and supports business development through proposals and client pursuits.