Senior Program Manager — Client Delivery Leader 60%+ Travel

CDM Smith; San Diego (CA); 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 to lead complex programs across markets and industries. This client-facing role guides high-performing teams, balances scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and serves as primary coordinator among project managers, technical leaders, and clients.

You will mentor staff, contribute to proposals, build trusted client relationships, and drive value through strategic guidance and program status

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
• Establish program direction and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide strategic program updates.
• Mentor staff and contribute to business development efforts, including proposals.

Skills

Leadership in matrix

Client relationship management

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Risk and issue management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding our nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs across markets and industries. This client-facing role guides high-performing teams, balances scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and serves as primary coordinator among project managers, technical leaders, and clients.

You will mentor staff, contribute to proposals, build trusted client relationships, and drive value through strategic guidance and program status