Manager, Leadership Capability and Strategy

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Manager, Leadership Capability & Strategy is a strategic individual contributor responsible for delivering on the enterprise’s senior leadership development strategy. This role focuses on supporting the development of Director+ leaders and activating targeted development for high-potential individuals.

This role partners closely with the Director, Learning Strategy & Design, Talent Management, HR Business Partners, and senior business leaders to strengthen leadership capability, accelerate readiness, and ensure development experiences align with the enterprise’s long-term talent and succession plan.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Learning Strategy & Design to align senior leadership and high potential development with enterprise learning and talent priorities to help develop a strong leadership pipeline.
• Design and deliver modern, engaging, and scalable leadership development solutions for Director+ and high-potential/successor talent aligned to business growth, transformation, and distinct leadership maturity levels.
• Leverage multi-modality learning experiences such as coaching, assessments, simulations, experiential and AI-enabled learning, etc. within all learning solutions for senior leaders.
• Define and monitor success metrics, using data and evaluation insights to drive continuous improvement and strategic decision-making for all senior leader development programs.
• Build strong relationships across the enterprise to support successful adoption and scalability of senior-leader and high-potential development experiences.
• Collaborate with external partners and vendors to support senior leadership development programs and experiences when needed.
• Lead project and program implementation, scaling, and ongoing maintenance, including evaluating effectiveness and measuring impact through surveys, benchmarks, and assessments.
• Innovate and continuously improve development solutions by staying current on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, or related field and 5+ years of experience working in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development roles, including working specifically with Director+ leaders and high-potential populations or 9+ years of experience working in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development roles, including working specifically with Director+ leaders and high-potential populations
• 5+ years of experience using a consultative approach with diverse stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience using learning technology platforms (e.g., Workday LMS) and design tools such as Articulate, Synthesia, Camtasia, Canva, Brain Shark, and other AI Enabled technology/tools/skills-based systems, etc.
• Experience designing multi-modality global senior leadership programs and high-potential development programs and experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com; Smartsheet, etc.).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex concepts.
• Proven ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed

• Industry facilitation/assessment/coaching certifications (DDI, Franklin Covey, CCL, Vital Smarts, Clifton Strengths, DISC, Birkman, Hogan, Coaching, etc.).
• Professional certifications (ATD, SHRM, or similar).

Pay range: $114,000 - $158,800 depending on experience and skill set
Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview:
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.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

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.