**40208BR** **Requisition ID:** 40208BR **Business Unit:** DAS **Job Description:** CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Team Leader/ Program Manager for a US Government-funded assignment in Nepal. This role will be responsible for overall strategic direction and supervision of the CDM Smith program management team to ensure the effective and efficient coordination and management of inputs as well as monitoring the progress of the project toward achievement of program outcomes. Specifically, the Team Leader/Program Manager will: - Serve as the one point-of contact to the client; - Manage contract work plan - Serves as a senior advisor on project delivery to the client - Integrate project management tools (schedule, risk reports, change management) into deliverables for client decision-making. - Advise the client on work progress, particularly related to the infrastructure construction projects This position will be based full-time in Kathmandu. National and International candidates are encouraged to apply. \#LI-JM1 **Job Title:** Team Leader, Nepal **Group:** DAP **Employment Type:** Local **Minimum Qualifications:** - A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management or related field. - Professional certification in the project management discipline. - 12 or more years of relevant working experience in project management leadership role in large infrastructure construction projects based on FIDIC conditions of contract. - 5+ years’ experience in a project management leadership role in a developing country. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Demonstrated familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI)’s terminology and resources is an advantage. - International donor related experience in infrastructure projects is a plus - Experience in large electric infrastructure and/or road construction projects **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** Nepal - Kathmandu **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 10% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **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.