
Senior Program Director
CESO, INC.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbus • Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $103,404 - $255,975 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
- Assist team members by providing technical direction.
- Provides senior-level leadership for highly complex, high-impact programs and portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior client executives; builds and sustains long-term executive-level relationships.
- Leads high-stakes pursuit strategies, program negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs.
- Oversees multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality program delivery.
- Partners with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in program management.
- Mentors and develops high-potential leaders; contributes to succession planning and organizational leadership capability.
- Represents the firm at industry events, contributes to thought leadership efforts, and enhances firm visibility and reputation.
- Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field, with a minimum of 20 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction related field is preferred;
- Or 25 years related experience and/or training is required.
- Proven track record in leading a team and working with multiple projects.
- Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) is preferred.
- PMP certification is preferred.
- Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, and Newforma.
- Ability to travel
Benefits
- Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
- 401K with a Company Match
- Rewards and Recognition Program
- Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
- Welcome Box
- Casual Dress Code
- Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
- Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
- Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
- Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprogram managementdesign managementconstruction managementteam leadershipcontract executionnegotiation
Soft Skills
mentoringcommunicationrelationship buildingstrategic thinkinginnovationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
PMPRAPEPSRLA