The Strategist role drives solutions in CDW Federal by collaborating with stakeholders to identify technology initiatives improve customer positioning and develop solutions addressing industry challenges.

Description
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Job Summary
The Strategist role is responsible for helping to drive solutions within CDW Federal (Dept of Energy) segment by partnering with key internal and external stakeholders and technology partners to understand current and emerging technology initiatives ultimately accelerating growth within the segment and positioning CDW as a preferred partner within the market. This role is primarily responsible for advising CDW on new offerings to address industry problems.
What you will do
* Be part of the overall strategist organization to be thought leaders in leveraging technology to positively impact the segment
* Interact with customer leadership to help shape future thinking
* Achieve goals and improve their organizations' posture
* Present and demonstrate strategy and solutions and specific partner technologies to customers and CDW
* Stay current on trends and technology developments
* Participate in the development of CDW's solution sets to solve customer problems within the industry
* Coordinate partner participation in specific solutions addressing real needs outside of traditional technology infrastructure
* Understand and evaluate new technology approaches and solutions to understand the value problem addressed market potential and fit into the CDW strategic solutions
* Work with other areas within CDW to develop the solution package to include services logistics and other capabilities as appropriate for solutions selected as CDW offerings
* Determine the accounts within target markets
* Qualify and scope solutions opportunities within accounts
* Determine the market (s) to address
* Develop relationships with key organizations manufacturers and cloud providers to further align CDW to the evolving needs of our customers
* Work closely with multiple stakeholders at the customer to influence the final requirements of the target opportunity including executives program leads project leads and technical experts
* Collaborate with sales team to act as subject matter expert for customer visits and presentations customer conference calls and webinars as well as participate in all aspects of large solutions
* Articulates value proposition to sellers partners and customers.
* Attends customer onsite meetings business reviews and industry days as needed.
* Represents company at external business networking opportunities conferences and events.
* Training CDW sellers and sales teams on trends and solutions and mentor CDW sellers on messaging to their customers.
What we expect of you
Minimum basic requirements
* 10 years prior experience working within the specific industry.
* Strong customer facing skills with a history of building solid relationships.
* Demonstrated understanding and experience with Incident Management Planning and Response within the specific industry.
* Strong customer facing skills with a history of building solid relationships with leaders.
* Proven track record of success in navigating procurement departments for additional opportunities.
* Demonstrated understanding of technology trends technology architecture and roadmaps.
* Experience in a leadership role in the implementation of technology solutions involving integrations configuration troubleshooting training adoption and support.
* Experience in a role requiring proven leadership facilitation critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer service.
* Strong understanding of the market.
* Proven ability to influence across all functions of an organization.
* Strong strategic planning ability.
* Effective communication skills both oral and written using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
* Excellent presentation skills
* Demonstrated collaboration behavior with excellent facilitation and negotiation skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to find solutions while working independently.
* Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management peers and coworkers.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/projects meet deadlines facilitate change and delegate responsibility.
* Travel required as needed Preferred Qualifications Preferred skills experience and qualities needed
* Bachelor's degree
* Experience as a CIO CTO IT Vice President or IT Senior Leader
* Experience leading IT strategy and operations within the specific industry
* 10 or more years' experience in assessing business drivers and translating them into qualifiable quantifiable and tactical solutions
* Understanding technologies and the challenges of implementing new technologies into a highly regulated and complex technology ecosystem.
* Working knowledge and understanding of standard industry regulations Pay range: $ 112000 - $210000 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 43% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](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.
* 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.