Manages low- to medium-complexity technology projects from initiation through closure. Responsibilities include controlling scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, quality, resources, contractual deliverables, procurement, and stakeholder communications. The role supports government contracts and acquisition requirements, maintains project documentation, leads meetings, manages change control, ensures compliance, and delivers projects within approved parameters.
Description
The Project Manager independently manages technology projects or serves as a Project Manager within a broader program with guidance available from more experienced coworkers. Projects are typically low to medium in complexity and risk and may involve mainstream, legacy, or select emerging technologies, a defined solution area, and third-party providers. The Project Manager owns day-to-day project delivery from initiation through closure and works with sales, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and cross-functional delivery teams. The role is accountable for managing project scope, schedule, budget, contractual deliverables, risks, issues, quality, and stakeholder expectations within established parameters. The Project Manager acts as a project advocate by driving results, supporting timely decisions, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Do
* Project Management: Independently manages low- to medium-complexity projects using CDW-G's established delivery methodology and standard project management templates. Adapts project artifacts as needed within established practices to meet the needs of the engagement.
* Ensures the client's documented business, technical, contractual, and operational requirements are understood and addressed throughout project delivery.
* Manages Stakeholders: Identifies project stakeholders, confirms success criteria and expectations, and involves the appropriate stakeholders in project decisions. Builds effective relationships and remains focused on meeting stakeholder expectations.
* Accountable for project financial performance within the approved budget. Monitors, interprets, and communicates project budget, actuals, forecast, and estimate-at-completion information. Escalates significant variances and supports corrective actions.
* Ensures project time, expenses, invoices, and financial records are accurately tracked, reviewed, and approved in a timely manner.
* Validates initial project scope, assumptions, estimates, deliverables, and acceptance criteria. Manages the change-control process, assesses impacts to scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk, and determines whether a Change Order or new Statement of Work may be required.
* Ensures all items defined in the CDW Statement of Work are delivered and performs quality assurance throughout the project life cycle.
* Identifies, analyzes, documents, and manages project risks, issues, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies. Develops mitigation actions, assigns ownership, tracks progress, and escalates items when appropriate.
* Develops, maintains, adjusts, and communicates project schedules, tasks, milestones, and dependencies in collaboration with the project team, client, subcontractors, and third-party providers.
* Supports resource planning by identifying resource needs, monitoring assignments and billable schedules, and escalating resource or scheduling constraints that could affect delivery.
* Manages equipment, software, licensing, outside services procurement, and delivery schedules applicable to the project.
* Responsible for meeting contractual performance requirements, deliverables, acceptance criteria, milestones, and due dates within the assigned project.
* Ensures compliance with applicable corporate, client, and government policies and requirements.
* Applies an understanding of government contract vehicles, Blanket Purchase Agreements, purchasing vehicles, and acquisition requirements to assigned project execution, reporting, invoicing, changes, and completion.
* Supports projects delivered under contract types that may include Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Cost Plus, and As-a-Service arrangements.
* Leadership: Takes accountability for assigned project outcomes and demonstrates fiscal responsibility to the client, the project, and CDW-G. Establishes clear task ownership and follows up on assigned responsibilities.
* Builds trust and credibility through reliable delivery, sound judgment, business awareness, and professional stakeholder relationships.
* Contributes to the continuous improvement of project management standards, templates, tools, best practices, and shared knowledge resources.
* Communication: Determines and maintains the appropriate project documentation, including schedules, status reports, budget information, quality plans, risk and issue logs, decision records, action items, and closure documentation.
* Communicates clear, concise, audience-appropriate project updates to clients, sales, delivery teams, and other stakeholders. Escalates decisions and issues requiring leadership support.
* Leads effective in-person and virtual project meetings. Maintains focus, documents outcomes, assigns action items, and distributes timely follow-up communications.
* Adapts communication style, content, and medium to the audience and project environment. Communicates difficult or complex project information clearly and professionally.
* Negotiation: Gathers relevant information and seeks input from Sales or Services leadership when needed. Negotiates project changes involving cost, scope, schedule, effort, or resource commitments within assigned authority.
* Problem Solving and Decision Making: Works with team members to gather information, assess potential project impacts, identify response options, document mitigation steps, and communicate decisions to the team and client.
* Documents project outcomes and lessons learned and shares them appropriately with colleagues.
What We Expect of You
* Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Three years of experience delivering technology through structured Project Management methodologies such as waterfall or agile.
* Two or more years of experience leading significant projects within a single technology solution area.
* Demonstrated ability to manage low- to medium-complexity technology projects and take accountability for assigned project outcomes.
* Experience supporting projects for enterprise, strategic, or government customers.
* Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scope, risks, issues, changes, and contractual deliverables within established parameters.
* Working knowledge of one or more formal project management methodologies and proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and related project management tools.
* Ability to apply business acumen, sound judgment, perseverance, and communication skills to build credibility with project stakeholders.
* Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate project information to business and technical stakeholders.
* Ability to participate productively in virtual teams and contribute to improvements in project management processes
* Applies discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
* Ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work weekends or outside standard business hours when necessary to meet client needs.
* Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed to other CDW locations, meetings, and client sites.
* PMP certification required, is a plus.
* Active DoD Secret clearance strongly preferred, is a plus.
* Familiarity with government contracts, acquisition processes, and government programs, is a plus.
* Familiarity with FISMA and FedRAMP requirements, is a plus.
* Business and technical acumen related to Federal initiatives, is a plus.
* Experience supporting business value or impact analysis, is a plus. Pay range: $85,000 - $126,200 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.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
The Project Manager independently manages technology projects or serves as a Project Manager within a broader program with guidance available from more experienced coworkers. Projects are typically low to medium in complexity and risk and may involve mainstream, legacy, or select emerging technologies, a defined solution area, and third-party providers. The Project Manager owns day-to-day project delivery from initiation through closure and works with sales, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and cross-functional delivery teams. The role is accountable for managing project scope, schedule, budget, contractual deliverables, risks, issues, quality, and stakeholder expectations within established parameters. The Project Manager acts as a project advocate by driving results, supporting timely decisions, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You Will Do
* Project Management: Independently manages low- to medium-complexity projects using CDW-G's established delivery methodology and standard project management templates. Adapts project artifacts as needed within established practices to meet the needs of the engagement.
* Ensures the client's documented business, technical, contractual, and operational requirements are understood and addressed throughout project delivery.
* Manages Stakeholders: Identifies project stakeholders, confirms success criteria and expectations, and involves the appropriate stakeholders in project decisions. Builds effective relationships and remains focused on meeting stakeholder expectations.
* Accountable for project financial performance within the approved budget. Monitors, interprets, and communicates project budget, actuals, forecast, and estimate-at-completion information. Escalates significant variances and supports corrective actions.
* Ensures project time, expenses, invoices, and financial records are accurately tracked, reviewed, and approved in a timely manner.
* Validates initial project scope, assumptions, estimates, deliverables, and acceptance criteria. Manages the change-control process, assesses impacts to scope, schedule, cost, resources, and risk, and determines whether a Change Order or new Statement of Work may be required.
* Ensures all items defined in the CDW Statement of Work are delivered and performs quality assurance throughout the project life cycle.
* Identifies, analyzes, documents, and manages project risks, issues, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies. Develops mitigation actions, assigns ownership, tracks progress, and escalates items when appropriate.
* Develops, maintains, adjusts, and communicates project schedules, tasks, milestones, and dependencies in collaboration with the project team, client, subcontractors, and third-party providers.
* Supports resource planning by identifying resource needs, monitoring assignments and billable schedules, and escalating resource or scheduling constraints that could affect delivery.
* Manages equipment, software, licensing, outside services procurement, and delivery schedules applicable to the project.
* Responsible for meeting contractual performance requirements, deliverables, acceptance criteria, milestones, and due dates within the assigned project.
* Ensures compliance with applicable corporate, client, and government policies and requirements.
* Applies an understanding of government contract vehicles, Blanket Purchase Agreements, purchasing vehicles, and acquisition requirements to assigned project execution, reporting, invoicing, changes, and completion.
* Supports projects delivered under contract types that may include Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, Cost Plus, and As-a-Service arrangements.
* Leadership: Takes accountability for assigned project outcomes and demonstrates fiscal responsibility to the client, the project, and CDW-G. Establishes clear task ownership and follows up on assigned responsibilities.
* Builds trust and credibility through reliable delivery, sound judgment, business awareness, and professional stakeholder relationships.
* Contributes to the continuous improvement of project management standards, templates, tools, best practices, and shared knowledge resources.
* Communication: Determines and maintains the appropriate project documentation, including schedules, status reports, budget information, quality plans, risk and issue logs, decision records, action items, and closure documentation.
* Communicates clear, concise, audience-appropriate project updates to clients, sales, delivery teams, and other stakeholders. Escalates decisions and issues requiring leadership support.
* Leads effective in-person and virtual project meetings. Maintains focus, documents outcomes, assigns action items, and distributes timely follow-up communications.
* Adapts communication style, content, and medium to the audience and project environment. Communicates difficult or complex project information clearly and professionally.
* Negotiation: Gathers relevant information and seeks input from Sales or Services leadership when needed. Negotiates project changes involving cost, scope, schedule, effort, or resource commitments within assigned authority.
* Problem Solving and Decision Making: Works with team members to gather information, assess potential project impacts, identify response options, document mitigation steps, and communicate decisions to the team and client.
* Documents project outcomes and lessons learned and shares them appropriately with colleagues.
What We Expect of You
* Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Three years of experience delivering technology through structured Project Management methodologies such as waterfall or agile.
* Two or more years of experience leading significant projects within a single technology solution area.
* Demonstrated ability to manage low- to medium-complexity technology projects and take accountability for assigned project outcomes.
* Experience supporting projects for enterprise, strategic, or government customers.
* Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scope, risks, issues, changes, and contractual deliverables within established parameters.
* Working knowledge of one or more formal project management methodologies and proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, and related project management tools.
* Ability to apply business acumen, sound judgment, perseverance, and communication skills to build credibility with project stakeholders.
* Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, including the ability to communicate project information to business and technical stakeholders.
* Ability to participate productively in virtual teams and contribute to improvements in project management processes
* Applies discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
* Ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines.
* Ability to work weekends or outside standard business hours when necessary to meet client needs.
* Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed to other CDW locations, meetings, and client sites.
* PMP certification required, is a plus.
* Active DoD Secret clearance strongly preferred, is a plus.
* Familiarity with government contracts, acquisition processes, and government programs, is a plus.
* Familiarity with FISMA and FedRAMP requirements, is a plus.
* Business and technical acumen related to Federal initiatives, is a plus.
* Experience supporting business value or impact analysis, is a plus. Pay range: $85,000 - $126,200 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.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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