Sr. Program Director

Medium; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront

401K with a Company Match

Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Job summary

A management consulting firm is seeking a Senior Program Director to oversee client account growth and manage complex portfolios. This role requires strong leadership to mentor team members and ensure project delivery across various clients. The ideal candidate should have over 20 years of project management experience in design and construction, preferably with professional licensure and PMP certification. Benefits include a flexible hybrid schedule and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years managing design and construction projects.
• Proven track record of leading multiple projects.
• Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA) preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for team's quality of work and productivity.
• Provides senior leadership for complex portfolios.
• Builds executive-level relationships with clients.
• Oversees multiple Program Directors for project delivery.
• Mentors high-potential leaders and contributes to succession planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical direction

Mentoring and development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Deltek

Newforma

Job description

At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Program Director 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 is responsible for the growth of client accounts. They will develop and execute strategies to grow client accounts by fulfilling other client needs and bringing in other services not yet performed for the client. They will coordinate client activities, monitor & forecast overall portfolio performance, and ensure the delivery of client projects. They will train and develop team members and identify those who can grow into more advanced roles. Responsible for mentoring personnel, including Program Directors and project management team members.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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.

Position 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 and 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

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.