Manager, PMO Sales (K-12 Education)

CDW•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Manager, PMO Sales (K-12 Education) leads and executes strategic programs that support Education and K-12 sales priorities. The role provides project management and strategic leadership across K-12, including executive planning, governance, and cross-functional coordination for high-priority initiatives. Working closely with K-12 leadership, this manager translates strategy into scalable programs and consistent execution, connecting corporate strategy, sales leadership, and field execution to promote alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes. The position leads K-12 transformation and strategic programs, supports the K-12 Vice President in developing and executing strategy, and partners with enterprise teams and company leadership on cross-functional initiatives. It also builds relationships across PMO, Sales, Strategy, Enablement, Operations, Finance, and other internal groups, while maintaining dashboards and executive reporting on program status, milestones, and outcomes. As a leader, the manager is expected to champion CDW’s vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization by modeling curiosity, encouraging responsible AI adoption, and fostering continuous learning. The role should help others build confidence with AI tools and practices, while supporting experimentation and shared learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or 7 years of total program management, sales operations, or PMO experience.
Strong experience in program management, PMO, sales operations, or strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Proven success translating strategy into execution across multiple teams.
Experience developing executive-level presentations, status reporting, and business recommendations.
Strong communication, organization, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence without formal authority and operate effectively in a matrix environment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and reporting platforms.
Comfort exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance; willingness to promote responsible adoption, experimentation, and learning.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent program management experience.
Experience supporting K-12 education customers or the public sector / education market.
Experience with commercial or sales transformation and integration initiatives.

Responsibilities

Drive program management for K-12 transformation efforts, including the CDW Lifecycle Solutions integration, go-to-market initiatives, and strategic programs supporting the Education leadership team.
Lead executive planning cadences for K-12 leadership, including priorities, timelines, and readiness for key business moments.
Partner with K-12 sales leadership on planning and integrating programs into sales motions and coverage models.
Evaluate and evolve K-12 programs based on business needs and performance insights.
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives in partnership with enterprise teams and company leadership.
Translate company-wide and segment strategies into executable programs for Education and K-12.
Provide governance, structure, timelines, and accountability across initiatives; track progress, identify risks, and drive resolution.
Standardize and scale successful programs across K-12 and Higher Education where applicable, partnering with the Higher Education PMO.
Partner with the K-12 Vice President to support strategy development and execution.
Operationalize K-12 priorities through programs, playbooks, and structured initiatives.
Coordinate, communicate, and support execution for key VP-led initiatives; provide execution-focused insights and recommendations.
Build and maintain partnerships across PMO, Sales, Strategy, Enablement, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams.
Develop and maintain dashboards and executive reporting on program status, milestones, and outcomes.
Communicate with stakeholders, facilitate timely decision-making and escalation, and promote disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Champion CDW’s vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization, encourage responsible AI adoption, and guide others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices.