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Principal Enterprise Strategist - Financial Services

cdw governmentGranite City, ILManager L7

$151,350 - $211,870

Overview: In this role you will serve as CDW’s strategic advisor to executive clients, shaping technology roadmaps that translate business goals into scalable IT transformations. You will lead cross‑practice visioning, workshops, and financial impact modeling to enable bold, multi‑year programs. You’ll evangelize transformational tech, including cloud, automation, and AI/ML, while collaborating with delivery, R&D, and security offices to ensure outcomes. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role at the heart of CDW’s technology portfolio. Compensation / Benefits Annual bonus target of 25% Pay range $151,350 - $211,870 Geographic differential consideration AI-forward culture and learning focus Flexible/remote work options (virtual locations) Equitable, transparent hiring process
Responsibilities: Provide strategic advisory consulting translating business objectives into technology roadmaps Guide long-term IT transformation ensuring scalability and business alignment Identify emerging technical trends to inform opportunities Lead executive workshops and multi-practice technology visioning sessions Lead financial impact modeling for new products, services, and partnerships Collaborate across Digital Infrastructure, Digital Velocity, Managed Services, and GSSO Support solution scaling and transition planning with R&D and delivery teams Act as segment-wide evangelist for transformational technologies (cloud-native, automation, AI/ML) Publish white papers, develop reusable IP, and deliver external presentations Provide non-billable advisory oversight to ensure architectural integrity during multi-practice deliveries
Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree required and 10+ years of experience OR 14+ years of work experience Experience designing multi-practice solutions for complex customer environments Strong understanding of CDW’s portfolio (Cloud, applications, data, security, modern infrastructure, DevOps, SaaS, AI) Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders Demonstrated success building and delivering enterprise technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies Certifications across multiple disciplines (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert) are a plus Vertical-specific architecture experience (financial services) a plus Strategic mindset with ability to translate vision into executable strategies a plus Executive presence with strong communication skills a plus Cross-domain expertise across integrated technology solutions a plus Innovation and agility in fast-paced environments a plus Collaborative leadership across sales, engineering, and delivery teams a plus Outcome-driven focus on measurable business impact a plus Executive-level communication Cross-functional collaboration Strategic thinking Cloud (AWS, Azure) AI/ML Security
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