The Senior Project Manager will lead complex, strategic client programs, ensuring compliance, managing risks, and guiding delivery outcomes for enterprise-scale cloud transformations, working closely with executive stakeholders.
Description
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. As an Enterprise Project Manager, you will serve as the recognized authority in leading the most complex, strategic, and high-value client programs. These initiatives often span multiple years, involve global delivery, and represent transformational cloud solutions for highly regulated, Fortune 1000, or industry-leading customers. This role requires exceptional executive presence, the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments, and a deep understanding of cloud transformation at enterprise scale. You will partner directly with C-suite executives, guiding delivery outcomes, driving financial performance, and shaping PMO practices that raise the bar across Mission Cloud's professional services portfolio. This role is 100% remote.
* Responsibilities
* Lead enterprise implementation projects involving multiple workstreams, geographies, and third-party partners.
* Develop, present, and maintain detailed enterprise-level program plans, roadmaps, financials, and executive dashboards.
* Facilitate executive steering committees, ensuring transparent communication of status, risks, issues, and financial performance.
* Anticipate and manage interdependencies across technical, operational, and business teams to ensure project success.
* Negotiate and manage scope changes with executive sponsors, ensuring proper documentation, financial impact analysis, and change order processing.
* Ensure strict compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2, SOX) in delivery.
* Codify lessons learned and contribute to the PMO's strategic evolution, influencing delivery frameworks, methodologies, and organizational best practices.
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients and represent Mission Cloud/CDW in strategic forums, demonstrating credibility as a thought leader in enterprise delivery.
Required Qualifications
* 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience, including 5+ years in enterprise-scale engagements ($10M+ budgets, multi-year timelines, global scope).
* Proven success in delivering complex technology/cloud transformations for publicly traded companies or highly regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, government, etc.).
* Strong executive stakeholder management experience, with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships at the C-suite level.
* Advanced financial acumen, including governance of budgets, profitability analysis, and long-range forecasting.
* Expertise in multiple methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and portfolio/program governance frameworks.
* Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent required; Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred.
* Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise technology environments.
* Strong track record in risk management, contract oversight, and large-scale change control.
* Experience managing multiple concurrent enterprise accounts or programs.
* Master's degree (MBA, MS in Information Systems, or related field), preferred
* Certifications: PMP, PgMP required; Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. 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. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
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. As an Enterprise Project Manager, you will serve as the recognized authority in leading the most complex, strategic, and high-value client programs. These initiatives often span multiple years, involve global delivery, and represent transformational cloud solutions for highly regulated, Fortune 1000, or industry-leading customers. This role requires exceptional executive presence, the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments, and a deep understanding of cloud transformation at enterprise scale. You will partner directly with C-suite executives, guiding delivery outcomes, driving financial performance, and shaping PMO practices that raise the bar across Mission Cloud's professional services portfolio. This role is 100% remote.
* Responsibilities
* Lead enterprise implementation projects involving multiple workstreams, geographies, and third-party partners.
* Develop, present, and maintain detailed enterprise-level program plans, roadmaps, financials, and executive dashboards.
* Facilitate executive steering committees, ensuring transparent communication of status, risks, issues, and financial performance.
* Anticipate and manage interdependencies across technical, operational, and business teams to ensure project success.
* Negotiate and manage scope changes with executive sponsors, ensuring proper documentation, financial impact analysis, and change order processing.
* Ensure strict compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2, SOX) in delivery.
* Codify lessons learned and contribute to the PMO's strategic evolution, influencing delivery frameworks, methodologies, and organizational best practices.
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients and represent Mission Cloud/CDW in strategic forums, demonstrating credibility as a thought leader in enterprise delivery.
Required Qualifications
* 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience, including 5+ years in enterprise-scale engagements ($10M+ budgets, multi-year timelines, global scope).
* Proven success in delivering complex technology/cloud transformations for publicly traded companies or highly regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, government, etc.).
* Strong executive stakeholder management experience, with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships at the C-suite level.
* Advanced financial acumen, including governance of budgets, profitability analysis, and long-range forecasting.
* Expertise in multiple methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and portfolio/program governance frameworks.
* Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent required; Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred.
* Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise technology environments.
* Strong track record in risk management, contract oversight, and large-scale change control.
* Experience managing multiple concurrent enterprise accounts or programs.
* Master's degree (MBA, MS in Information Systems, or related field), preferred
* Certifications: PMP, PgMP required; Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. 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. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
Top Skills
Agile
AWS
Azure
GCP
Hybrid
Waterfall
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