Senior Program Manager: Lead Complex, Client-Facing Programs

CDM Smith; Tuscaloosa (AL); 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, align diverse stakeholders, and drive successful client outcomes. The role coordinates across project managers, technical leaders, and clients to balance scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while fostering accountability and collaboration.

The position develops trusted client relationships, provides strategic guidance, supports business development, and mentors staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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

• Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.
• Participate in Communities of Practice (CoP) activities.
• May participate in professional association and societies, attend conferences, contribute to papers, etc.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Communication

Risk management

Team building

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 to lead complex programs, align diverse stakeholders, and drive successful client outcomes. The role coordinates across project managers, technical leaders, and clients to balance scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while fostering accountability and collaboration.

The position develops trusted client relationships, provides strategic guidance, supports business development, and mentors staff