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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 skill…