Manager, PMO Sales; K-12 Education

Position: Manager, PMO Sales (K-12 Education)
The Manager, PMO Sales (K-12 Education) is responsible for leading and executing strategic programs that support Education and K-12 sales priorities. This role provides critical project management and strategic leadership support across K-12, driving executive planning, governance, and cross-functional coordination for the segment's highest-priority initiatives, and partners closely with K-12 leadership to translate strategy into scalable programs and consistent execution.

The role serves as a connector between corporate strategy, sales leadership, and field execution, ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

What You Will Do:

K-12 Transformation & Strategic Programs Drive program management for key K-12 transformation efforts, including the CDW Lifecycle Solutions integration, go-to-market initiatives, and strategic programs supporting the Education leadership team.

Lead executive planning cadences for K-12 leadership, including priorities, timelines, and readiness for key business moments.

Partner with K-12 sales leadership on planning and integration of programs into sales motions and coverage models.

Continuously evaluate and evolve K-12 programs based on business needs and performance insights.

Strategic Initiatives & Program Management Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives in partnership with enterprise teams and company leadership.

Translate company-wide and segment strategies into executable programs for Education and K-12.Provide program governance, structure, timelines, and accountability across initiatives.

Track progress, identify risks, and drive resolution to ensure initiatives deliver intended outcomes.

Standardize and scale successful programs across Education (K-12 and Higher Education) where applicable, in partnership with the Higher Education PMO.K-12 VP Alignment & Support Partner closely with the K-12 Vice President to support strategy development and execution.

Help operationalize K-12 priorities through programs, playbooks, and structured initiatives.

Provide ongoing coordination, communication, and execution support for key VP-led initiatives.

Serve as a strategic thought partner, bringing execution-focused insights and recommendations.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Reporting Build and maintain strong partnerships across PMO, Sales, Strategy, Enablement, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams.

Develop and maintain dashboards and executive reporting that provide visibility into program status, milestones, and outcomes.

Provide clear communication and stakeholder updates; facilitate timely decision-making and escalation.

Promote disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across owned programs.

What We Expect of You:

Bachelor’s degree, OR 7 years total program management, sales operations or PMO experience

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

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior sales leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Proven success translating strategy into execution across multiple teams.

Experience developing executive-level presentations, status reporting, and business recommendations.

Strong communication, organization, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to influence without formal authority and operate effectively in a matrix environment.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and reporting platforms.

Preferred:

PMP certification or equivalent program management experience.

Experience supporting K-12 education customers or the public sector / education market.

Experience with commercial or sales transformation and integration initiatives.

Pay range: $ 111,000 - $ 125,000 depending on experience and…