Senior Program Director

Ceso; Brentwood (TN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off 100% upfront

Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

CESO is seeking a Senior Program Director to lead client management of large portfolios, develop and execute strategies, and ensure delivery of projects across multiple clients and regions. The role includes mentoring team members, overseeing Program Directors, and driving firm-wide best practices.

The position requires guiding strategic pursuits, maintaining executive-level relationships, and traveling as needed in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field.
• Proven track record in leading a team and working with multiple projects.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Provide senior-level leadership for highly complex portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions.
• Mentor and develop high-potential leaders; contribute to succession planning and organizational leadership capability.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Surveying or related field

Tools

Deltek

Newforma

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? CESO has a diverse portfolio across residential, energy, commercial, light industrial, and public programs. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills to positively impact coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of empowering our people to bring clients’ visions to life, so if this speaks to you, let’s connect.

Position

Senior Program Director (Sr) is responsible for client management of large portfolios, which may include client programs, a collection of related projects, or regional operational areas. The Sr Program Director grows client accounts by developing and executing strategies to fulfill client needs and introduce services not yet performed for the client. They coordinate client activities, monitor and forecast portfolio performance, and ensure the delivery of client projects. They train and develop team members and identify those who can grow into more advanced roles, mentoring personnel including Program Directors and project management team members.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Assist team members by providing technical direction.
• Provide senior-level leadership for highly complex, high-impact portfolios across multiple clients, markets, or regions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives; build and sustain long-term executive-level relationships.
• Lead high-stakes pursuit strategies, portfolio negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs.
• Oversee multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality project delivery.
• Partner with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in client and portfolio management.
• Mentor and develop high-potential leaders; contribute to succession planning and organizational leadership capability.
• Represent the firm at industry events, contribute to thought leadership efforts, and enhance firm visibility and reputation.
• Supervise direct reports as a key responsibility of this role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits and Work Environment

• CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. We believe that work should be rewarding beyond a paycheck, including employee and service events.

Equal Opportunity

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.