Dir Strategic Initiatives

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. Summary The Director of Strategic Initiatives & Strategy is responsible for program management and leadership of strategic initiatives within the Product and Partner Management (PPM) organization. This individual will work closely with and on behalf of the Senior Vice President of PPM and the broader Corporate Executive Team. This individual will own the program coordination and management of monthly, quarterly and annual initiatives that drive meaningful profitable growth for the organization. Strategic initiatives will include projects that are led or co-led by this individual and that are a high priority for the Product and Partner Management organization and that will often be cross-functional. Key Areas of Responsibility • Align, engage, and plan across PPM, Sales, Marketing, and ITS to ensure we are responding to customer needs and enabling partners to successfully serve customers with relevant products, services, and programs. • Enable best-in-class channel partnerships that fully leverage CDW's omnichannel touchpoints and support the Modern Partnership framework. • Coordinate executive-level communication to drive alignment and support of CDW's partner ecosystem to accelerate meaningful, profitable growth (i.e.: executive partner meetings, weekly EC updates, board prep, PPM EC QBR prep, etc.). • Inspire a high-performance culture by fostering growth, inclusion, and innovation with a discreet and programmatic approach. • Lead cross-functional project teams to execute high-priority initiatives in an agile fashion. • Represent PPM on key cross-functional initiatives or taskforces. Education and/or Experience Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • 8 years' experience in a Product, Marketing or Business Management role. • 5 years' progressive leadership experience. Required Qualifications • Direct partner or customer management experience with a proven approach to building and executing strategic plans. • Skilled in driving buy-in through influence. • Ability to drive change and execute large-scale initiatives. • Strategic planning skills and ability to align performance to results. • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% or as needed to other CDW locations, meetings and client sites. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Degree (MBA)
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* 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.