Strategic Programs & People Leadership Manager

CDM Smith; Connecticut; On-site; USD 132,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a senior management professional to lead project teams across construction and consulting engagements. You will recruit, mentor, and manage a team of roughly 25 staff while ensuring adherence to QMP and safety policies.

Expect 20-40% travel with domestic and international assignments; responsibilities include coordinating with sales, delivering proposals, and guiding career development. The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and delivering world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with client-facing experience.
• Strategic thinking with ability to align projects with firm goals.
• Knowledge of governance, finance, and organizational design principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to drive culture, engagement and the firm’s vision.
• Recruit, interview and hire staff to support project workload and growth.
• Mentor and develop team members and ensure career progression.
• Oversee training, certification and performance appraisals for staff.
• Collaborate with sales to create proposals and respond to RFPs.
• Ensure compliance with QMP and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategy

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a senior management professional to lead project teams across construction and consulting engagements. You will recruit, mentor, and manage a team of roughly 25 staff while ensuring adherence to QMP and safety policies.

Expect 20-40% travel with domestic and international assignments; responsibilities include coordinating with sales, delivering proposals, and guiding career development. The role emphasizes leadership, client service, and delivering world-class solutions.