CESO, INC. · 9 hours ago
Senior Program Director
Akron, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $256K/yr
20+ years expCESO, INC. is a company focused on empowering its people to make a positive impact through service. The Senior Program Director is responsible for managing large client programs, developing strategies for account growth, and ensuring high-quality project delivery while mentoring team members.
Consulting
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to travel
Preferred
Professional Licensure (RA, PE, PS, RLA)
PMP certification
Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, and Newforma
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
Company
CESO, INC.
CESO, INC. is a civil engineering firm based in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arkansas, and West Virginia.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steven R. Olson
President & CEO
David Oakes
Senior Principal
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