Senior Program Manager: Lead Complex Client-Facing Programs

CDM Smith; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs across diverse markets and guide multidisciplinary teams in a client-facing role. The position emphasizes aligning stakeholders, driving successful outcomes, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires establishing program direction, coordinating project managers and technical leaders, and balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 15 years of related experience; Travel may be required; Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align diverse stakeholders to drive client value.
• Establish program direction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Foster collaboration among project managers, technical leaders, clients, and external stakeholders; provide status updates.
• Mentor staff, share best practices, and support business development activities including proposals and client pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Program governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent related experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs across diverse markets and guide multidisciplinary teams in a client-facing role. The position emphasizes aligning stakeholders, driving successful outcomes, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires establishing program direction, coordinating project managers and technical leaders, and balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.