Manager, PMO Sales (K-12 Education)

CDW • Chicago, IL

1d • $111,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Manager, PMO Sales (K-12 Education) leads and executes strategic programs supporting 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. It partners with K-12 leadership to translate strategy into scalable programs and consistent execution, connecting corporate strategy, sales leadership, and field execution to promote alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

The position manages K-12 transformation efforts such as the CDW Lifecycle Solutions integration, go-to-market initiatives, and programs supporting the Education leadership team. It partners with sales leaders on integrating programs into sales motions and coverage models, evaluates programs based on business needs and performance insights, and supports the K-12 Vice President with strategy development and execution. It also leads cross-functional initiatives, establishes governance and accountability, tracks progress and risks, and works with the Higher Education PMO to scale successful programs where applicable.

The role builds partnerships across PMO, Sales, Strategy, Enablement, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams. It develops dashboards and executive reporting, communicates program status and outcomes, facilitates decisions and escalations, and promotes disciplined execution and continuous improvement. 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 helping others build confidence with AI tools and practices.

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, and guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices.

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 with enterprise teams and company leadership.
• Translate company-wide and segment strategies into executable programs for Education and K-12.
• Provide program governance, structure, timelines, and accountability across initiatives.
• Track initiative progress, identify risks, and drive resolution to achieve intended outcomes.
• Standardize and scale successful programs across K-12 and Higher Education where applicable, in partnership with the Higher Education PMO.
• Partner with the K-12 Vice President on strategy development and execution.
• Operationalize K-12 priorities through programs, playbooks, and structured initiatives.
• Coordinate, communicate, and support execution of 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 escalate issues as needed.
• Promote disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across owned programs.
• Champion CDW’s vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization by modeling curiosity, encouraging responsible AI adoption, and fostering continuous learning.

Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 15%, subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. The job posting also links to a benefits overview but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager