Senior National Program Manager - Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and are looking for accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes for clients across a variety of markets.

This role provides leadership and oversight for the delivery of complex programs, establishes program direction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and fosters trusted client relationships while mentoring staff and supporting business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex programs with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, drive execution, and balance scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance.
• Mentor and develop staff and contribute to business development through proposals and client pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Governance & finance knowledge

Excellent communication

Program risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

15 years of related experience

Travel experience (domestic/international)

Equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and are looking for accomplished Senior Program Managers who excel at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and driving successful outcomes for clients across a variety of markets.

This role provides leadership and oversight for the delivery of complex programs, establishes program direction, coordinates multidisciplinary teams, and fosters trusted client relationships while mentoring staff and supporting business