Prin Enterprise Strategist- DV

Description
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Job Summary
As a Principal Digital Velocity Enterprise Strategist, you will be the foremost authority on Digital Velocity within our organization. You will define the strategic vision for our Digital Velocity programs and advise executive leadership. You will engage with clients at the highest level, ensuring top-tier Digital Velocity across their operations. You will also drive thought leadership, representing the organization at key industry forums. The primary purpose of this position is to function as a Digital Velocity thought leader and strategist for the CDW Digital Velocity practice. The Principal Enterprise Strategist will take a lead role in identifying, researching, and creating financial impact models in support of rolling out new products and services, as well as partner-adjacent activities to increase reach and revenue. This role will educate and interface with presales and delivery teams on practice offerings, leading and developing transition plans to scale new solutions as a bridge to CDW's R&D Team, and providing guidance to corporate development teams on Digital Velocity market trends and strengths/gaps associated with CDW's capabilities and how/if to close them. We are seeking individuals who excel in their field, possess a broad skill set, and are driven by their passion for mentorship, emerging technologies, and consulting. Join our team and become part of a rewarding environment where you will have the chance to make a significant impact, working alongside the brightest minds in the industry.
What you will do:
* Act as a segment-wide evangelist for transformational technologies (e.g., cloud-native platforms, automation, AI/ML).
* Publish white papers, build reusable IP (frameworks, templates), and deliver external presentations.
* Provide non-billable advisory oversight during delivery of multi-practice solutions to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with intended outcomes.
* Conduct executive-level workshops and multi-practice technology visioning sessions.
* Provide strategic advisory consulting to clients, translating business objectives into technology strategies and actionable roadmaps.
* Guide long-term IT transformation, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and alignment to business outcomes
* Identify opportunities early by spotting emerging technical trends.
What we expect of you:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering and 10+ years of experience in IT architecture and engineering, spanning at least 2-3 technology practice areas OR 14 years of experience in IT architecture and engineering, spanning at least 2-3 technology practice areas.
* 5+ years of experience designing multi-practice solutions for complex customer environments.
* Strong understanding of CDW's portfolio (Cloud, applications, data, security, modern infrastructure, DevOps, SaaS technologies, and AI).
* Proven ability to influence business and IT stakeholders at the executive level.
* Demonstrated success building and delivering enterprise technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies.
* Certifications across multiple disciplines (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert) preferred.
* Background in vertical-specific architecture (e.g., healthcare, financial services, manufacturing) preferred.
* Strategic Mindset: Anticipates future trends and implications, translates vision into executable strategies preferred.
* Executive Presence: Communicates with confidence and clarity to influence diverse executive audiences preferred.
* Cross-Domain Expertise: Applies a systems-level view to architecting integrated technology solutions preferred.
* Innovation & Agility: Thinks creatively to develop novel solutions and thrives in fast-paced environments preferred.
* Collaborative Leadership: Works seamlessly across sales, engineering, delivery, and partner ecosystems preferred.
* Outcome-Driven: Anchors all recommendations in measurable client value and business impact preferred. Pay range: $ 165,200 - $ 231,120 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 25% 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 #LCMI
* 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. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).