Construction - Program Manager

CDM Smith • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

CDM Smith is seeking an accomplished Senior Program Manager to lead complex programs, align multidisciplinary teams, and deliver successful outcomes for clients. The position is based in Louisiana, and candidates must be willing to relocate.

The Senior Program Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight throughout program delivery, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships. The role coordinates project managers, technical teams, clients, and external stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes. It also supports business development and client pursuits, identifies opportunities to enhance client value, mentors staff, and contributes to program management best practices across the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; equivalent additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional, and business materials.
• Must be willing to relocate to Louisiana.
• An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required, depending on duties, responsibilities, workload, and project demands.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Support business development, proposals, and client pursuits.
• Resolve complex challenges and drive effective decision-making.
• Mentor and develop staff.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in professional associations, conferences, and Communities of Practice.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior