Senior Program Director

Ceso, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Lead large client programs, grow accounts, mentor teams, and ensure project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • team leadership
  • quality oversight
  • client advisory
  • program management
  • strategic pursuits
  • innovation partnership

Tasks

-Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions. -Represents the firm at industry events, contributes to thought leadership efforts, and enhances firm visibility and reputation. -Leads high-stakes pursuit strategies, program negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs. -Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job. -Assist team members by providing technical direction. -Mentors and develops high-potential leaders; contributes to succession planning and organizational leadership capability. -Serves as a trusted advisor to senior client executives; builds and sustains long-term executive-level relationships. -Oversees multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality program delivery. -Provides senior-level leadership for highly complex, high-impact programs and portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions. -Partners with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in program management.

Requirements

  • pmp
  • 25 years
  • microsoft
  • deltek
  • newforma
  • pe

What You Bring

-PMP certification is preferred. -Or 25 years related experience and/or training is required. -Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, and Newforma. -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; -Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) is preferred. -Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence. -Ability to travel -Proven track record in leading a team and working with multiple projects.

Benefits

-Cleveland, OH: $121,986 - $165,83 -Employee Assistance Program -Columbus, OH: $121,986 - $165,83 -Reimbursement for Professional Licenses -Akron, OH: $115,565 - $157,102 -Charlotte, NC: $128,406 - $174,558 -Company Paid Bonding and Recovery -Rogers, AR: $115,565 - $157,102 -Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule -Rewards and Recognition Program -Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability -401K with a Company Match -Casual Dress Code -Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events -Dallas, TX: $134,826 - $183,286 -Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront -Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth -Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment -Paid Holidays -Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage -Welcome Box

The Company

About Ceso, Inc.

-CESO is known for seamless collaboration, shepherding projects from initial site analysis through design, permitting and construction support. -Standout projects include regional corporate campuses, community spaces and large‑scale industrial site developments.

Sector Specialisms

Civil Engineering

Architecture

Transportation

Survey Services

Environmental

Construction

Interior Design

Commercial Development

Residential Communities

Security Clearance

-criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.