Manager, PMO Sales – K-12 Education

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee program management for K-12 transformation projects, including the integration of CDW Lifecycle Solutions, go-to-market strategies, and strategic initiatives.

• Facilitate executive planning sessions for K-12 leadership, focusing on priorities, timelines, and readiness for significant business events.

• Collaborate with K-12 sales leadership to plan and integrate programs into sales strategies and coverage models.

• Assess and enhance K-12 programs based on business requirements and performance metrics.

• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives alongside enterprise teams and company leadership.

• Convert company-wide and segment strategies into actionable Education and K-12 programs.

• Establish program governance, structure, timelines, and accountability across multiple initiatives.

• Monitor progress, identify risks, and facilitate resolutions to achieve desired outcomes.

• Standardize and scale successful programs throughout Education in collaboration with the Higher Education PMO.

• Work closely with the K-12 Vice President on strategy development and implementation.

• Implement K-12 priorities through various programs, playbooks, and structured initiatives.

• Coordinate and support essential initiatives led by the VP.

• Act as a strategic thought partner providing execution-focused insights and recommendations.

• Cultivate partnerships across PMO, Sales, Strategy, Enablement, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams.

• Create dashboards and executive reports detailing program status, milestones, and outcomes.

• Provide updates to stakeholders, facilitate decision-making processes, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Foster disciplined execution, accountability, and ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a total of 7 years of experience in program management, sales operations, or PMO.

• Extensive experience in program management, PMO, sales operations, or strategic initiatives.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success in translating strategy into actionable execution across diverse teams.

• Experience in creating executive-level presentations, status reports, and business recommendations.

• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to influence others without formal authority and work effectively within a matrixed environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and reporting systems.

• Preferred: PMP certification or comparable program management experience.

• Preferred: Experience supporting K-12 education clients or the public sector/education market.

• Preferred: Background in commercial or sales transformation and integration initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 15% contingent on the terms and conditions of the plan.

• Benefits accessible through CDW’s benefits program.

• Remote work option available.

• Geographic salary differentials may apply.