CESO, INC.

Senior Program Director

CESO, INC.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Brentwood • Tennessee • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

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 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, portfolio negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs.
  • Oversees multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality project delivery.
  • Partners with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in client and portfolio 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, Engineering, Surveying 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 managementdesign managementconstruction managementportfolio managementcontract executionteam leadershiptechnical directionsuccession planninginnovationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
accountabilitymentoringrelationship buildingcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationorganizational leadershipexecutive presenceadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeProfessional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA)PMP certification