CDW Corporation

Senior Program Manager

CDW Corporation$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or related field
  • Minimum of 15 years in program or project management for federal/defense programs (10 years with PMP certification)
  • Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end MILCON and/or ICG programs
  • Extensive scheduling and milestone tracking expertise including IMS oversight
  • Strong background in risk management, resource allocation, and performance tracking
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense processes and program management
  • Active Secret clearance and U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Manage MILCON and ICG programs from initiation through closeout
  • Lead program planning and execution across multiple initiatives
  • Oversee scheduling and milestone management including IMS development
  • Coordinate planning across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams
  • Identify program risks and support mitigation strategies
  • Manage cross-program resource allocation for personnel and funding
  • Provide program performance tracking and reporting on metrics

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) on mission-critical projects
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders and various teams
  • Dynamic role involving diverse program management tasks
  • Potential for contributing to national defense initiatives
  • Professional growth through the management of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Full Job Description
The Senior Program Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of complex programs in support of Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), including Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of infrastructure and telecommunications programs, ensuring alignment with mission requirements, technical standards, and program objectives. The Senior Program Manager serves as a key interface with senior stakeholders while driving cross-functional collaboration to successfully deliver large-scale programs.
What you will do
• Manage MILCON and ICG programs from initiation through planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with mission requirements and Marine Corps standards
• Lead program planning and execution activities across multiple initiatives supporting MCICOM
• Oversee scheduling and milestone management, including development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
• Provide schedule oversight to ensure alignment of project milestones, deliverables, and critical path activities
• Coordinate planning across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams
• Manage cross-program resource allocation to optimize personnel, funding, and materials
• Identify program risks and support development of mitigation strategies and risk management plans
• Oversee program performance tracking, including metrics development, analysis, and reporting
• Partner with engineering teams and SMEs to ensure technical alignment and successful delivery
• Lead stakeholder engagement with Marine Corps leadership, installation personnel, and external partners
• Support change management activities impacting program execution
• Oversee project validation and prioritization to align initiatives with mission and strategic objectives
• Coordinate requirements development and ensure alignment with operational and infrastructure needs
• Support issue resolution to maintain timelines and ensure successful execution
• Develop program roadmaps, including long-range planning and capability development
• Provide milestone and deliverable forecasting to support leadership decision-making
• Conduct or support risk assessments and integrate findings into program planning
• Support resource planning and cross-functional coordination across all program elements
• Assist in development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and future system requirements
• Provide input into long-term budgeting and outyear planning efforts
• Ensure effective stakeholder coordination across all supported installations
What we expect of you
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Program Management, or a related field and Minimum of 15 years of experience in program or project management supporting federal or defense programs OR 10 years with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated experience managing MILCON and/or ICG programs with end-to-end lifecycle ownership
• Extensive experience with scheduling, milestone tracking, and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) oversight
• Strong background in risk management, resource allocation, and performance tracking
• Experience coordinating across engineering, logistics, financial, and operational teams
• Familiarity with Department of Defense processes and infrastructure program management
• Experience engaging with senior-level stakeholders in a federal or defense environment
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple complex programs
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings
• Active Secret clearance required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Master's degree in Program Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field is a plus
• Experience supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) is a plus
• Strong familiarity with Installation Communication Grid (ICG) architecture and telecommunications infrastructure programs is a plus
• Experience supporting MILCON programs, including DD Form 1391 development and infrastructure modernization initiatives is a plus
• Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPB&E) processes is a plus
• Experience developing program roadmaps, CONOPS, and long-term capability strategies is a plus
• Experience working with NAVFAC, USACE, DISA, or other Department of Defense stakeholders is a plus

About CDW Corporation

CDW is a provider of IT solutions for business, government, education, and healthcare. It features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company’s solution architects offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, With a balanced portfolio of 250,000 small-, medium- and large-sized customers, CDW generated net sales of $10.1 billion in 2012, and employs more than 6,800 coworkers in 25 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Michael Krasny, CDW pioneered the business model that melds personalized business-to-business technology distribution with advanced technology services. Today, CDW is ranked No. 31 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies and No. 267 on the FORTUNE 500 list of America’s top companies.

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Size
13,900 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$788.4 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$18.4 billion
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