CDW Corporation

Senior Project Manager

CDW Corporation • $100K — $115K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in federal or DoD programs
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams
  • Experience with Microsoft Project for project scheduling
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards
  • Strong documentation and requirements gathering experience
  • Active Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support planning and execution of MILCON and ICG projects
  • Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and critical paths
  • Create and maintain Power BI dashboards for project tracking
  • Gather and document project requirements and stakeholder needs
  • Facilitate project meetings and prepare detailed documentation
  • Establish and maintain organized project data repositories
  • Monitor project performance and recommend actionable strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
The Senior Project Manager will lead and support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), including Military Construction (MILCON) and Installation Communication Grid (ICG) initiatives. This role will manage projects from planning through execution and closeout while coordinating technical, operational, financial, and stakeholder requirements.

The Senior Project Manager will provide project leadership, maintain project schedules and performance metrics, facilitate stakeholder coordination, and ensure project requirements, deliverables, and documentation remain accurate and current. The position will also support data-driven decision-making through the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and other project management tools. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to perform routine administrative and project support tasks necessary to maintain effective project operations and provide direct support to Program Managers and the Program Director.

What You Will Do
  • Support the planning, coordination, and execution of MILCON, ICG, and related infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical path activities using Microsoft Project and other scheduling tools.
  • Develop, maintain, and manage Power BI dashboards to track project status, schedules, milestones, risks, performance metrics, and other project data.
  • Gather, analyze, validate, and document project, technical, and stakeholder requirements.
  • Facilitate project meetings, working groups, and stakeholder discussions; prepare agendas, meeting notes, action items, and follow-up trackers.
  • Develop, maintain, organize, and update project documentation, including requirements, meeting records, status reports, briefings, project plans, schedules, and other project artifacts.
  • Establish, organize, and maintain project data repositories to ensure project information, documentation, reports, requirements, schedules, and other data are accurate, accessible, current, and properly organized.
  • Maintain data repositories and project records in accordance with established naming conventions, organizational standards, access requirements, and document management practices.
  • Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, operational, and technical teams to support project execution.
  • Track project risks, issues, dependencies, and actions and support development of mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor project performance and provide leadership with clear status, metrics, forecasts, and recommendations.
  • Coordinate with Marine Corps leadership, installations, engineering teams, SMEs, and external stakeholders.
  • Support project prioritization, change management, resource planning, and milestone forecasting.
  • Identify project issues and coordinate resolution to maintain schedules, deliverables, and project objectives.
  • Support development of project roadmaps, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), future requirements, and long-range planning activities.
  • Provide input to budgeting, planning, and project execution activities.
  • Provide direct project management and administrative support to Program Managers and the Program Director.
  • Perform administrative and project support tasks, including data entry, file and records management, document preparation, action-item tracking, reporting, correspondence, meeting coordination, and other duties required to support project operations.
  • Assist with preparation of leadership briefings, presentations, reports, status updates, dashboards, and other management materials.
  • Support coordination and tracking of program-level activities, decisions, actions, and deliverables.
  • Ensure project documentation, schedules, Power BI dashboards, requirements, data repositories, and other management products are accurate, current, and properly maintained.
  • Perform other project management and administrative duties as required to support MCICOM mission objectives.

What We Expect of You
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting federal or Department of Defense programs.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software.
  • Experience with Power BI dashboard development and maintenance.
  • Experience with requirements gathering, documentation development, and document management.
  • Experience establishing and maintaining data repositories, project records, and information management systems.
  • Experience preparing project status reports, briefings, meeting materials, and other project management documentation.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with project teams, Program Managers, leadership, and stakeholders.
  • Experience working with government or defense stakeholders.
  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, is a plus.
  • Experience supporting Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM), is a plus.
  • Experience supporting MILCON, ICG, or other Department of Defense infrastructure programs, is a plus.
  • Experience supporting Marine Corps, NAVFAC, USACE, DISA, or other DoD organizations, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with MILCON, telecommunications, or installation infrastructure programs, is a plus.
  • Experience with requirements management, CONOPS development, and project roadmaps, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes, is a plus.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense project management and reporting processes, is a plus.
    Pay range: $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience and skill set
    Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
    Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials


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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Join the vibrant team at CDW Corporation, a leading provider of technology solutions and services, where innovation, leadership, and growth are at the heart of what we do. As a powerhouse in the tech industry, CDW Corporation offers unparalleled job opportunities to both seasoned professionals and those at the start of their careers.

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Learn more about CDW Corporation
Size
13,900 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$788.4 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+8.8%
Revenue
$18.4 billion
NASDAQ
CDW
* Ladders Estimates

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