Leads technical solution and product design for complex hybrid infrastructure environments. Manages project teams, develops business cases and client-facing deliverables, reviews statements of work and technical outputs, advises clients, supports proposals and presentations, and coordinates technical issue resolution across teams, vendors, technologies, and geographies. Requires strong communication, consulting, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, along with flexibility to work extended hours and travel as needed.
Description
The Managing Consultant Engineer is responsible for leading innovative solution and product design across Hybrid Infrastructure environments. This role applies deep technical expertise to analyze client requirements, develop IT services offerings, and deliver high-value solutions across complex, multi-technology environments. The role also supports large-scale engagements across multiple geographies and serves as a trusted technical advisor to clients.
What you will do:
* Lead project teams, directing coworker and client teams in solution design and development.
* Provide leadership in developing business cases, financial justifications, and solution benefits for client-facing deliverables.
* Proactively identify and escalate budget issues during project execution.
* Perform Quality Assurance reviews of Statements of Work based on size, complexity, and cross-brand requirements.
* Conduct peer reviews of technical deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
* Maintain client relationships as a trusted technical advisor and primary communication point across teams and clients.
* Recommend solutions and support account teams in developing proposals, quotations, and presentations.
What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree required and 7 years of IT Infrastructure experience including 3 years of experience with large enterprise cross-brand projects OR 11 years of work experience required including 7 years of IT Infrastructure experience including 3 years of experience with large enterprise cross-brand projects.
* Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
* Ability to manage and escalate technical issues to appropriate vendor support teams.
* Proven ability to maintain client relationships as a trusted technical advisor and lead cross-functional communications.
* Experience reviewing and editing technical deliverables from engineering and consulting teams.
* Ability to analyze client requirements and develop IT services offerings across multiple technology solutions.
* Experience supporting account teams with development of proposals, quotations, and presentations.
* Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective.
* Proven ability to engage across multiple levels, functions, cultures, and geographies.
* Ability to research complex technologies, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations aligned to client needs.
* Ability to operate effectively in situations involving change, ambiguity, and risk.
* Demonstrated ability to apply lessons learned and adapt to new technologies.
* Ability and willingness to work beyond standard hours, including weekends, as needed.
* Ability and willingness to travel as needed to CDW or client locations.
* Valid U.S. driver's license. Pay range: $138,000.00 - $193,200.00 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 10% 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.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.
The Managing Consultant Engineer is responsible for leading innovative solution and product design across Hybrid Infrastructure environments. This role applies deep technical expertise to analyze client requirements, develop IT services offerings, and deliver high-value solutions across complex, multi-technology environments. The role also supports large-scale engagements across multiple geographies and serves as a trusted technical advisor to clients.
What you will do:
* Lead project teams, directing coworker and client teams in solution design and development.
* Provide leadership in developing business cases, financial justifications, and solution benefits for client-facing deliverables.
* Proactively identify and escalate budget issues during project execution.
* Perform Quality Assurance reviews of Statements of Work based on size, complexity, and cross-brand requirements.
* Conduct peer reviews of technical deliverables to ensure accuracy and quality standards.
* Maintain client relationships as a trusted technical advisor and primary communication point across teams and clients.
* Recommend solutions and support account teams in developing proposals, quotations, and presentations.
What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree required and 7 years of IT Infrastructure experience including 3 years of experience with large enterprise cross-brand projects OR 11 years of work experience required including 7 years of IT Infrastructure experience including 3 years of experience with large enterprise cross-brand projects.
* Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize workload under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
* Ability to manage and escalate technical issues to appropriate vendor support teams.
* Proven ability to maintain client relationships as a trusted technical advisor and lead cross-functional communications.
* Experience reviewing and editing technical deliverables from engineering and consulting teams.
* Ability to analyze client requirements and develop IT services offerings across multiple technology solutions.
* Experience supporting account teams with development of proposals, quotations, and presentations.
* Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technology recommendations from a business perspective.
* Proven ability to engage across multiple levels, functions, cultures, and geographies.
* Ability to research complex technologies, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations aligned to client needs.
* Ability to operate effectively in situations involving change, ambiguity, and risk.
* Demonstrated ability to apply lessons learned and adapt to new technologies.
* Ability and willingness to work beyond standard hours, including weekends, as needed.
* Ability and willingness to travel as needed to CDW or client locations.
* Valid U.S. driver's license. Pay range: $138,000.00 - $193,200.00 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 10% 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.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.
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