Hybrid Senior Program Director

at CESO, INC.

• Job title: Senior Program Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $103,404 - $255,975 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Columbus, United States

About the role

• Senior Program Director responsible for client management of large programs and mentoring personnel at CESO. Leading strategies for growth in client accounts and ensuring successful project delivery.

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 programs and 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, program negotiations, and major contract execution for enterprise-level programs.
• Oversees multiple Program Directors and senior project teams, ensuring consistent and high-quality program delivery.
• Partners with firm leadership to drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement in program 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

• 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;
• 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

• 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