Manager, Leadership Capability and Strategy

CDW • Chicago, IL

1d • $114,000 - $158,800

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary The Manager, Leadership Capability & Strategy is a strategic individual contributor responsible for delivering on the enterprise’s senior leadership development strategy. This role focuses on supporting the development of Director+ leaders and activating targeted development for high-potential individuals. This role partners closely with the Director, Learning Strategy & Design, Talent Management, HR Business Partners, and senior business leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accelerate readiness, and ensure development experiences align with the enterprise’s long-term talent and succession plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, or related field and 5+ years of experience working in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development roles, including working specifically with Director+ leaders and high-potential populations or 9+ years of experience working in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development roles, including working specifically with Director+ leaders and high-potential populations
• 5+ years of experience using a consultative approach with diverse stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience using learning technology platforms (e.g., Workday LMS) and design tools such as Articulate, Synthesia, Camtasia, Canva, Brain Shark, and other AI Enabled technology/tools/skills-based systems, etc.
• Experience designing multi-modality global senior leadership programs and high-potential development programs and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com; Smartsheet, etc.).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex concepts.
• Proven ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Industry facilitation/assessment/coaching certifications (DDI, Franklin Covey, CCL, Vital Smarts, Clifton Strengths, DISC, Birkman, Hogan, Coaching, etc.).
• Professional certifications (ATD, SHRM, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Learning Strategy & Design to align senior leadership and high potential development with enterprise learning and talent priorities to help develop a strong leadership pipeline.
• Design and deliver modern, engaging, and scalable leadership development solutions for Director+ and high-potential/successor talent aligned to business growth, transformation, and distinct leadership maturity levels.
• Leverage multi-modality learning experiences such as coaching, assessments, simulations, experiential and AI-enabled learning, etc. within all learning solutions for senior leaders.
• Define and monitor success metrics, using data and evaluation insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making for all senior leader development programs.
• Build strong relationships across the enterprise to support successful adoption and scalability of senior-leader and high-potential development experiences.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to support senior leadership development programs and experiences when needed.
• Lead project and program implementation, scaling, and ongoing maintenance, including evaluating effectiveness and measuring impact through surveys, benchmarks, and assessments.
• Innovate and continuously improve development solutions by staying current on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees