Senior Program Manager - National Water/Wastewater

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, client-facing programs across various markets. You will align multidisciplinary teams, drive execution, and deliver value while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.

The role emphasizes mentorship, stakeholder influence, and strategic client guidance. You will foster trusted relationships with clients and internal teams, support business development, and promote best practices in program management across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Willingness to travel 60%–90%.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and DBIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align diverse stakeholders to achieve client objectives.
• Mentor and develop staff within the program management discipline.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance and status updates.
• Support business development including proposals and client pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Program governance

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, client-facing programs across various markets. You will align multidisciplinary teams, drive execution, and deliver value while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.

The role emphasizes mentorship, stakeholder influence, and strategic client guidance. You will foster trusted relationships with clients and internal teams, support business development, and promote best practices in program management across the