Project Manager

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Vernon Hills, IL, USA
Hybrid
78K-116K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology
At CDW, our purpose is to make technology work so people can do great things.
The Role
Manage cloud and AI consulting engagements end-to-end as a billable project manager: plan and track projects, manage budgets, risks, change orders, resources and third-party partners, provide status reporting, and liaise with clients and teams to ensure deliverables and milestones are met.
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Description
As an Project Manager, you will work on a multicultural team. You will focus on best-of-class project management for cloud consulting engagements, including transformation, migration, optimization, and configuration. This position is 100% remote. Responsibilities
* Plan, schedule, document and manage activities throughout cloud and AI consulting engagements as a billable project manager
* Participate in consulting sessions to understand challenges, technical needs, and customer requirements
* Create and manage comprehensive project plans and validate requested deliverables, resource requirements, internal goals, client priorities and milestones
* Monitor project progress and provide status reports on budgets, timelines, risks, assumptions, scope changes, issues and dependencies to clients and team members
* Control and analyze project finances by ensuring project funding is secured and documented and creating cost estimates that are aligned with resource requirements
* Communicate and manage relationships with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements Requirements
* Proven experience in technical consulting, including direct management/interactions with customers
* Experience managing project budgets, including change order management
* Minimum 3 years Customer-facing experience in either Project Delivery or Customer Success capacity
* Minimum 1 year Enterprise Project Delivery experience
* Ability to manage cloud consulting and AI engagements
* Ability to manage third-party partners as part of consulting engagements
* Working knowledge of Agile methodologies such as SCRUM / Kanban
* Knowledge of ITIL practices (Change Management, Problem Management, Risk Mitigation)
* AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS AI Practitioner Certifications (required within 60 days of hire)
* Preferred qualifications include active CAPM. PMP, or PMI-ACP certification and enterprise project delivery experience Pay range: $77,725 - $115,900 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.

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in technical consulting, including direct management/interactions with customers
  • Experience managing project budgets, including change order management
  • Minimum 3 years customer-facing experience in Project Delivery or Customer Success
  • Minimum 1 year Enterprise Project Delivery experience
  • Ability to manage cloud consulting and AI engagements
  • Ability to manage third-party partners as part of consulting engagements
  • Working knowledge of Agile methodologies such as SCRUM / Kanban
  • Knowledge of ITIL practices (Change Management, Problem Management, Risk Mitigation)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner and AWS AI Practitioner Certifications (required within 60 days of hire)
  • Preferred: active CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP certification and enterprise project delivery experience

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CDW Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with Blue Cross Blue Shield medical options alongside dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus FSAs/HSAs and mental health/EAP resources. Feedback suggests these core plans form a solid backbone of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-focused programs include expanded paid parental leave for primary caregivers, adoption assistance, fertility support, childcare and eldercare resources, and onsite Mother’s Rooms. These offerings are prominently featured along with flexibility and work‑life supports.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Coverage specifically calls out transgender healthcare and dependent care options in addition to mental health resources. This breadth indicates attention to inclusive benefits that address varied employee needs.

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The Company
HQ: Vernon Hills, IL
15,100 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

CDW Corporation 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. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.

Why Work With Us

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.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.

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