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CDW · 1 month ago

HR PMO Lead

Chicago / Adams - IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions. The PMO role within the Strategic Initiatives Office is responsible for providing governance, structure, and coordination across multiple initiatives that drive strategic change within the HR function.

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Responsibilities

Establish and maintain program management frameworks, standards, and tools to ensure consistent delivery across HR transformation initiatives

Track, monitor, and report on program progress, budgets, dependencies, and risks to HR leadership and Transformation Office governance bodies

Develop materials to update leadership and executives on progress of the various projects

Facilitate regular program review meetings, preparing clear status updates and executive-ready presentations

Track multiple projects in detail with a project planning tool to develop expertise and identify risks early

Partner with Finance and HR leaders to develop, track, and manage budgets for HR transformation initiatives

Monitor actual spend versus forecast, ensuring financial discipline across programs

Prepare budget reports and variance analyses for leadership, highlighting risks, cost-saving opportunities, and resource allocation needs

Monitor HR spending and investments to ensure they are allocated effectively and deliver value

Coordinate across multiple HR workstreams (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, HR Technology) to ensure alignment on timelines, milestones, and deliverables

Drive cross-functional integration between global HR initiatives and enterprise-wide transformation programs

Manage HR projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Support project managers and workstream leads with planning, scheduling, and issue resolution

Proactively identify and manage program risks, issues, and interdependencies, escalating as appropriate

Support change management activities, partnering with HR Communications, Change and Business Partner teams to ensure smooth adoption of transformation initiatives

Act as a central point of contact for HR transformation updates, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged

Develop executive-level dashboards and reports summarizing program health, budget performance, benefits realization, and key decision points

Facilitate effective communication across HR leadership, enterprise PMO, and other business units

Qualification

Financial oversightHR transformationProject managementData visualization toolsProject tracking toolsChange management methodologiesAnalytical skillsPMP certificationWorkday familiarityCommunication skills