Senior Program Lead, Early Careers

CDW

. Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the Summer Internship Program, including recruiting preparation, onboarding, program delivery, intern engagement, evaluations, conversions, and program closeout .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management and recruiting, with a strong focus on coordinating complex, cross-functional initiatives and managing early talent programs. Proficient in developing reporting and operational processes to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.

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Program ManagementRecruiting OperationsCross-Functional CoordinationAnalytical SkillsBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementRecruitingOperational ProcessesReporting DevelopmentDashboard CreationWorkforce PlanningBudget ManagementEarly Talent ProgramsInternship CoordinationHigh-Volume Hiring

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationAccountability BuildingJudgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelPowerPointOutlookWordWorkday

Industry Keywords

Early CareersInternship ProgramsCampus RecruitingTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the Summer Internship Program, including recruiting preparation, onboarding, program delivery, intern engagement, evaluations, conversions, and program closeout
Maintain Account Representative hiring plans, trackers, dashboards, and documentation, monitoring progress, alignment changes, and start-date readiness
Coordinate timelines and deliverables across recruiters, hiring managers, business partners, and support teams
Identify execution risks, coordinate solutions, and escalate issues requiring leadership alignment
Develop and maintain reporting across Early Careers programs, intern conversions, and Account Representative hiring
Maintain program documentation, trackers, and operational processes to support consistent execution
Manage program budgets, forecasting, and expense tracking
Serve as a resource to Early Careers team members by sharing program guidance, tools, and best practices
Coordinate with Talent Acquisition, Sales, HR, IT, Finance, and external partners to support program delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of Program Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Operations, or related experience
Experience supporting Early Careers, internship, campus recruiting, rotational, or other early talent programs
Experience coordinating complex, cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams
Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to coordinate work and build accountability across team members and partners
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment on when to escalate issues
Experience developing reporting, dashboards, operational processes, or program improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating program updates to leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
Experience with Workday or similar HR systems
Experience with workforce planning, reporting, or budget management
Experience supporting high-volume hiring programs or recruiting operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Benefits package (details provided at https://cdw.benefit-info.com/)
AI-fluent learning and development culture
Supportive, equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process