Associate Project Manager

CDW LLC.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager in the United States to coordinate projects from inception to installation, partnering with sales, consultants, and cross-functional teams to support delivery.

You will manage schedules and budgets, deliver all SOW items, communicate timelines to stakeholders, and coordinate resources.

A bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience is required; the role offers a competitive salary with a 10% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR, 4 years of work experience required.
• Working knowledge of formal project management methodologies.
• Understanding core level technologies.
• Experience in Infrastructure Project Management is a plus.
• Knowledge of cost, timeline, and resource planning is a plus.
• Customer-focused approach is a plus.
• The ability to work weekends or off-hours is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills is a plus.
• Ability to handle sensitive information is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver projects according to deadlines and within budget.
• Ensure all items defined in CDW Statement of Work are delivered.
• Communicate project schedules to stakeholders.
• Support resource coordination and scheduling adjustments.
• Document and track project issues and support resolution.
• Manage procurement and delivery schedules for equipment, software, licensing, and services.
• Escalate risks and issues to management as needed.
• Coordinate team efforts to meet project success factors.
• Facilitate meetings and document follow-up actions.
• Build consensus across project teams.
• Identify potential opportunities and communicate to account teams.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Vendor coordination

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of work experience

Job description

Description

Coordinates aspects of a product or service offering project for a client, from inception to installation. Partners with sales, consultants, and cross-functional teams to support project delivery. Supports schedules and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.

What you will do

• Execute and deliver projects according to deadlines and within budget.

• Ensure all items defined in CDW Statement of Work are delivered.

• Communicate project schedules to stakeholders.

• Support resource coordination and scheduling adjustments.

• Document and track project issues and support resolution.

• Manage procurement and delivery schedules for equipment, software, licensing, and services.

• Escalate risks and issues to management as needed.

• Coordinate team efforts to meet project success factors.

• Facilitate meetings and document follow-up actions.

• Build consensus across project teams.

• Identify potential opportunities and communicate to account teams.

What we expect of you

Minimum basic requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR, 4 years of work experience required.

• Working knowledge of formal project management methodologies.

• Understanding core level technologies.

• Experience in Infrastructure Project Management is a plus.

• Knowledge of cost, timeline, and resource planning is a plus.

• Customer-focused approach is a plus.

• The ability to work weekends or off-hours is a plus.

• Strong communication and presentation skills is a plus.

• Ability to handle sensitive information is a plus.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills is a plus.
• Pay range: $ 63,650 - $ 92,730 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of planBenefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/ Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization

We are 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.