Hybrid Program Manager

at CDW

• Job title: Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $86,000 - $126,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Program Manager driving revenue through integration and enablement in assigned product category for CDW. Focused on optimizing partner relationships and managing marketing agreements with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue and overall profitability for assigned product category
• Analyze complex industry information to identify, develop and execute strategies to increase sales
• Maintain expert knowledge of product portfolio within respective category
• Develop and articulate competitive positioning and differentiation of brands within category
• Manage, track and process milestones for marketing agreements, enablement initiatives, and additional Gross Profit generating programs
• Analyze programs before, during, and after execution to provide measurement and impact to category performance
• Develop trusted partnership with Strategic Sales leaders, presales specialists, sales, and PPM to provide a platform for operational efficiencies and process improvements
• Act as central point for maintaining certification levels for specializations and partner program enrollments and the development or enhancement of our tools, resources, reporting and process improvements
• Work strategically with marketing to develop or maximize opportunities that promote the awareness of assigned category and increase customer penetration
• Assist in creation and execution of the Business Plan for the respective category
• Identify key stakeholders, align priorities, lead execution, and drive consistency around category programs and communications across organization
• Engage with multiple strategic brands to communicate category initiatives, resources, and sponsorship opportunities
• Mentor and coach junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years sales/marketing experience/project management, OR 9 years’ experience in sales/marketing/project management, OR 4 years CDW PPM experience + 5 years in sales/marketing/project management
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders
• Proven ability to engage with executive leadership effectively and strategically
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Expert financial and business acumen
• Exceptional strategic agility and analytical skills
• Expert presentation skills
• Proven track record of driving results

Benefits

• Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan