Program Management Discipline Leader

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We are seeking a Program Management Discipline Leader to help shape and grow one of our most critical delivery capabilities across the organization. As a senior leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor to Practice Leaders, Technical Discipline Managers, Client Services Leaders, and Senior Project Managers driving the advancement of program management best practices and strengthening the firm's ability to deliver complex, high-value programs.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy, support pursuit and delivery excellence, champion innovation, recruit and develop top talent within the discipline, and expand our program management presence across key markets. Success in this position will be measured by the continued growth, visibility, and impact of the program management discipline, helping position the firm as a recognized leader in program delivery.

This is an opportunity for a recognized program management professional to influence an entire enterprise rather than a single team. Working across the organization, the Program Management Discipline Leader will drive the growth and evolution of the discipline, strengthen our market position, support strategic pursuits, advance innovative delivery approaches, drive consistent delivery, and help attract and develop the next generation of program management talent.

The ideal candidate is a respected industry leader who enjoys building capability through influence, collaboration, and thought leadership, and who is motivated by leaving a lasting impact on both project outcomes and organizational growth.

With high-level goals provided, provides oversight and technical guidance on moderate to highly complex consulting analyses (e.g., operations improvement, human resources, organizational design, etc.) to support client business needs.

With high level goals provided, provides oversight and technical guidance on the preparation of moderate to highly complex sections of management consulting reports.

Leads the creation of moderate to highly complex recommendations for improvements to client programs.

With high level goals provided, contacts clients to collect or review datasets and/or presentations.

Provides project status updates to clients, as required.

Manages implementation plans as appropriate.

Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).

Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices.

Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future organizational needs.

Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff.

Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm.

Performs other duties as required.

Participate in Communities of Practice (CoP) activities.

May participate in professional association and societies, attend conferences, contribute to papers, etc.

Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Amount of Travel Required

50%

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history.

If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Pay Range Max

USD $260,208.00

Pay Range Min

USD $140,670.00