Remote Pmp Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Description

As an Enterprise Project Manager, you will serve as the recognized authority in leading the most complex, strategic, and high-value client programs. These initiatives often span multiple years, involve global delivery, and represent transformational cloud solutions for highly regulated, Fortune 1000, or industry-leading customers. This role requires exceptional executive presence, the ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments, and a deep understanding of cloud transformation at enterprise scale. You will partner directly with C-suite executives, guiding delivery outcomes, driving financial performance, and shaping PMO practices that raise the bar across CDW’s professional services portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise implementation projects involving multiple workstreams, geographies, and third-party partners.
• Develop, present, and maintain detailed enterprise-level program plans, roadmaps, financials, and executive dashboards.
• Facilitate executive steering committees, ensuring transparent communication of status, risks, issues, and financial performance.
• Anticipate and manage interdependencies across technical, operational, and business teams to ensure project success.
• Negotiate and manage scope changes with executive sponsors, ensuring proper documentation, financial impact analysis, and change order processing.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory, contractual, and industry requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2, SOX) in delivery.
• Codify lessons learned and contribute to the PMO’s strategic evolution, influencing delivery frameworks, methodologies, and organizational best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and represent Mission Cloud/CDW in strategic forums, demonstrating credibility as a thought leader in enterprise delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive project/program management experience, including 5+ years in enterprise-scale engagements ($10M+ budgets, multi-year timelines, global scope).
• Proven success in delivering complex technology/cloud transformations for publicly traded companies or highly regulated industries (healthcare, financial services, government, etc.).
• Strong executive stakeholder management experience, with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships at the C-suite level.
• Advanced financial acumen, including governance of budgets, profitability analysis, and long-range forecasting.
• Expertise in multiple methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and portfolio/program governance frameworks.
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or equivalent required; Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred.
• Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise technology environments.
• Strong track record in risk management, contract oversight, and large-scale change control.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent enterprise accounts or programs.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Information Systems, or related field), preferred
• Certifications: PMP, PgMP required; Agile/Scrum certifications strongly preferred.

Pay range: $132,000 - $184,800 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.