Senior Program Director

CESO, INC.

Senior Program Director at CESO managing client portfolios across various sectors and ensuring project delivery excellence while mentoring a team.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeBrentwood • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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