Deputy Program Manager (Contract Manager Education)

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Job summary

The Deputy Program Manager provides direct Contract Management for assigned contracts or portions of very large contracts, Deputy Program Managers maximize contracts performance and ensure compliance with all commitments, including regulatory and operational components. This role is supporting our education segment.

What you will do

• In concert with Program Manager, Legal, and other stakeholders, draft and negotiate master sales agreements, special programs, teaming agreements, amendments, addenda, and other contractual documents, as needed

• Educate sellers, partners, and customers on proper contract usage

• Work with assigned Contract Analysts and ensure proper accounting and timely delivery of fees, rebates, service level reporting, and other data-related deliverables associated with the contracts

• Serve as consultant to the Pre-Award teams and provide strategic guidance to help construct profitable, manageable programs, that maximize profits and minimize risk

• Manage pricing across contracts; work with partners to drive best price scenarios

• Maintain internal resources for integral contract information utilized by the business

• Maintain repository of contract and associated materials, in accordance with established policy

• Ensure appropriate closeout of concluded contracts

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant professional experience

• 2 years of relevant contracts management experience

• Advanced in Microsoft Excel

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strong problem solving

• Strong project management skills

• Knowledge of standard procurement contracting and proposals process

• Ability to develop, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop contracting strategies

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to solve contract matters and drive desired business outcomes

• Operates autonomously with minimal guidance required

• Ability to influence decisions and motivate positive change

• Impeccable attention to detail and produces high quality work product

• Experience with handling sensitive, confidential matters appropriately

• Proficient in MS Word, outlook, PowerPoint and Access

• Ability and willingness to travel 10% or as needed to other CDW locations, meeting and client site

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing or administering contracts within the IT or a similar industry, is a plus

• Knowledge of CDW/CDWG Business Systems, is a plus

• Advanced in MS Excel (including vLookup), Word, PowerPoint and Access, is a plus

• Served as a team leader or influencer in previous roles, is a plus

• Experienced presenter and/or trainer, is a plus

• Contract negotiation experience, is a plus

• Preference work environment is hybrid in Illinois or Connecticut, however open to consider remote virtual candidates (need to be Central or Eastern time zone) for those that do not reside near CDW office.

Pay range: $70,000 - $97,200 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 5% 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 pro