Portfolio Program Director - Growth & Delivery

Ceso; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Casual dress code

Training and development

Job summary

CESO, Inc. seeks a Program Director to lead a diverse portfolio of architectural and engineering projects. You will grow client accounts, coordinate activities across teams, monitor performance, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You’ll train staff and develop future leaders while maintaining high client satisfaction. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a design field and 15+ years managing complex projects, with licensure and PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years directly managing projects in a design/construction related field preferred or 20 years related experience and/or training.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) preferred.
• Ability to travel and flexible/hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Directs and oversees the execution of complex, portfolio comprised of multiple, interrelated architecture and engineering projects.
• Be primary point of contact for clients at the portfolio level to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and sustained relationships.
• Leads planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Coordinates project teams and resources with project managers, discipline leads, and operations staff.
• Identifies portfolio-level risks and issues; implements mitigation strategies and ensures timely resolution.
• Oversees portfolio financials, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking project costs, monthly billing and portfolio profitability.
• Ensures adherence to contractual obligations, applicable codes, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides regular portfolio reporting and updates to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Supports proposal development and participates in portfolio-related business development.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Portfolio management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Deltek

Newforma

Job description

CESO, Inc. seeks a Program Director to lead a diverse portfolio of architectural and engineering projects. You will grow client accounts, coordinate activities across teams, monitor performance, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

You’ll train staff and develop future leaders while maintaining high client satisfaction. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a design field and 15+ years managing complex projects, with licensure and PMP preferred.