Manager, Leadership Capability and Strategy

CDW•Chicago, IL

1d•$114,000 - $158,800

About The Position

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 shaping and advancing CDW’s enterprise leadership capability framework and development strategy. This role focuses on diagnosing leadership capability needs, designing future-ready development architecture, and elevating the quality and impact of leadership solutions across the organization. Serving as a thought partner to the Director of Learning Strategy & Enablement, HR Business Partners, and business leaders, this role ensures leadership development is aligned to CDW’s Leadership Model, business priorities, and long-term talent strategy. The role establishes standards, defines approaches, and guides the evolution of leadership development experiences delivered across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development OR 9+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development
Experience designing enterprise leadership frameworks or strategies.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical and consultative skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in global, technology, or high-growth organizations.
Certifications in coaching, assessments, or instructional design.
Experience with AI-enabled learning platforms, LXPs, or skills-based systems.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the enterprise leadership capability framework aligned to the CDW Leadership Model and talent strategy.
Identify future leadership capabilities required for business growth and transformation.
Establish design principles and quality standards for leadership development solutions.
Ensure leadership development offerings align to leadership maturity levels and pipeline needs.
Lead leadership capability assessments and needs analysis in partnership with HRBPs and business leaders.
Translate business and talent priorities into leadership development strategies and roadmaps.
Serve as an internal consultant to recommend high-impact development solutions rather than manage program logistics.
Design scalable leadership development architectures and learning journeys that can be operationalized by delivery teams.
Prototype and pilot innovative leadership development approaches.
Guide the evolution of existing leadership programs to meet higher enterprise standards.
Define success metrics and evaluation frameworks for leadership development.
Monitor effectiveness and recommend improvements based on data and business outcomes.
Reduce duplication and ensure cohesion across leadership development offerings.
Partner closely with the Director of Learning Strategy & Enablement to align leadership development to enterprise learning strategy.
Influence stakeholders across Talent, HR, and the business without direct authority.
Elevate leadership development practices across regions and functions.