Senior Program Manager, Water & Wastewater – National

CDM Smith; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeking accomplished Senior Program Managers to oversee complex programs across diverse markets. This client-facing role drives program direction, aligns multidisciplinary teams, and ensures successful outcomes while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

The Senior Program Manager builds trusted client relationships, provides strategic guidance, mentors staff, and contributes to business development through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and align multidisciplinary teams to deliver client value.
• Guide project managers, technical leaders and SMEs to achieve program objectives.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide strategic guidance and status updates.
• Mentor staff and contribute to program management best practices across the organization.
• Support business development including proposals and client pursuits.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Program risk management

Executive communication

Matrix leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is expanding its nationwide program management team and seeking accomplished Senior Program Managers to oversee complex programs across diverse markets. This client-facing role drives program direction, aligns multidisciplinary teams, and ensures successful outcomes while balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

The Senior Program Manager builds trusted client relationships, provides strategic guidance, mentors staff, and contributes to business development through