The CDW Senior Project Manager is a trusted consultant, providing project management expertise across multiple technology stacks and services. Projects are typically of medium to high complexity and incorporate mainstream, legacy and emerging technologies. The Senior Project Manager may independently manage projects where they mentor junior team members, or they may work within a large program under the guidance of Program Managers. The successful candidate balances scope, schedules, budget and understands how to leverage PMO tools and templates to drive successful business outcomes for the customer. This position works with mixed teams consisting of CDW engineers, CDW sales, other members of CDW cross functional business areas, customer staff and third party consultants. The CDW Senior Project Manager is a project advocate and relationship builder. They drive successful engagements through concise communication, negotiation, crucial conversations and leadership presence.
What you’ll do
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium- to large-scale projects and programs spanning one or multiple technical practices, defining workstreams, estimates, project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and success criteria.
- Serve as a trusted consultant to clients and project teams, aligning solutions and delivery approaches with client goals, strategic business outcomes, CDW processes, project management best practices, and industry standards.
- Establish effective relationships with project stakeholders, including C-Level executives, Sales, Service Managers, CDW engineers, customer teams, and third parties; influence decisions, build consensus, and communicate complex or difficult information clearly.
- Validate project scope and estimates; negotiate changes to cost, scope, effort, and schedules; assess dependencies and impacts; and establish mitigation strategies that minimize client risk while supporting the broader client relationship.
- Own project financial performance by managing profitability, budgets, resource allocations, actual versus planned hours, time, expenses, invoices, and timely financial reporting; connect project outcomes to client strategies and additional business opportunities.
- Ensure delivery of all Statement of Work commitments and perform quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle, including management of equipment, software, licensing, outside services procurement, and delivery schedules.
- Identify, document, communicate, and mitigate project, operational, and political risks and issues; lead internal and external discussions to resolve challenges, diffuse difficult situations, and maintain accountability for project results.
- Establish and execute project and program communication plans and documentation, including schedules, status reports, quality plans, closure summaries, budgets, and risk plans; lead live and virtual meetings and publish decisions and follow-up actions.
- Lead complex cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, coordinate business change management activities, delegate and inspect work, and coach or mentor Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Program Managers on tools, methodologies, and consultative skills.
- Advance solution delivery excellence by applying formal and Agile project management methodologies and tools, including JIRA and ADO; continually refine CDW Services PMO templates, tools, and engagement methods; document lessons learned; and share industry best practices.
What we expect of you
- Bachelor’s degree in business or computer related field required and 6+ years of experience.
- OR, 10+ years of work experience required.
- 3+ years of experience in leading medium and large-scale projects in a professional services organization.
- Ability to work weekends and/or off hours as necessary to meet clients' needs.
- Project management or agile consulting experience as it pertains to advising clients of delivery best practices across multiple technology stacks (e.g., Cloud, Security, Infrastructure)
- Ability to support presales activities and look for new sales opportunities to help the client achieve organizational goals while growing CDW’s portfolio of work.
- Participate productively in virtual teams in order to improve Project Management processes.
- Experience project managing projects with several technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to take accountability for projects and their results, be fiscally responsible and lead teams to meet project success factors.
- Working knowledge of one or more formal project management methodologies. Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project/Office.
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective. Credibly communicates complex topics to stakeholders. Anticipates client or project needs and communicate potential solutions.
- Applies discretion when dealing with sensitive/confidential information.
- This position may require the ability to travel an average of 25%.
- Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology. Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize. Ability to apply common sense in performing job. Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
- PMP and/or Agile certification(s) is a plus.
- Understands ITIL Framework is a plus.
Pay range: $ 107,300 - $ 150,180 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner’s mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances—not replaces—human creativity and decision-making. You don’t need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.
Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that’s curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what’s possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
