Sr. Manager - Portfolio & Strategy - Digital Velocity

Job Summary  

This strategic role will focus on developing and executing go-to-market initiatives that drive growth across our data services portfolio. The Strategy Manager will lead vendor relationship management, curate and evolve strategic offerings, and act as a cross-functional liaison between sales, operations, marketing, and enablement teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, has a passion for data and analytics, and is energized by connecting strategy to execution. 
 

What you will do:  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Vendor Relationship Management 

• Manage and grow relationships with strategic data and analytics vendors 

• Drive alignment on joint solutions, marketing efforts, and certifications 

•  Offering Development: 

• Curate and refine strategic services offerings based on market trends and customer feedback 

• Collaborate with delivery and sales teams to ensure offerings are scalable and relevant 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Network across CDW’s sales, technical, and operational teams to drive awareness and adoption 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities 

• Enablement & Education: 

• Lead internal enablement initiatives, including content creation, field training, and sales readiness 

• Support external customer education strategies and engagement 

• Marketing & Events: 

• Partner with the marketing team to promote offerings through events, campaigns, and thought leadership 

• Represent the practice at key conferences, webinars, and industry engagements 
   

What we expect of you:  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience. 

• Five years minimum supervisory experience. 

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or vendor management within the data and analytics space  

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to effectively collaborate with others. 

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written 

• Strong listening, negotiation, and closing skills. 

• Strong information monitoring and analysis as well as comprehension of business metrics 

• Powerful decision-making skills 

• Ability to plan, organize, and drive for results. 

• Demonstrated performance and talent management. 

• Ability to communicate and facilitate change. 

• Ability to effectively communicate and present on related security topics at industry conferences.    

• Five years’ experience with various emerging technologies 

• Strong understanding of data platforms, governance, and AI-enablement strategies 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 

• Experience working in matrixed environments and cross-functional teams 

• Self-starter with a strong bias for action and ability to influence without direct authority