Senior Program Manager: Complex Programs & Client Leadership

CDM Smith; Southaven (MS); 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 who excels at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering exceptional client value. This client-facing role guides high-performing teams across markets while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to achieve objectives.

The Senior Program Manager builds trusted client relationships, provides strategic guidance, mentors staff, and supports proposals and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and align multidisciplinary teams in a matrix organization.
• Expert ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align diverse stakeholders to deliver client value.
• Mentor and develop staff within the program management discipline.
• Provide strategic guidance and regular program status updates to clients and executives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client value and support business development efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic decision making

Communication skills

Risk & issue management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeks a Senior Program Manager who excels at leading complex programs, aligning diverse stakeholders, and delivering exceptional client value. This client-facing role guides high-performing teams across markets while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to achieve objectives.

The Senior Program Manager builds trusted client relationships, provides strategic guidance, mentors staff, and supports proposals and