ACT Program - IT Rotational Pathway

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Advancement & Growth opportunities

And More

Job summary

Southwire Company invites recent graduates to join its Information Technology Rotational Pathway (ITRP). This early-career program combines cross-functional rotations, hands-on projects, mentorship, and onboarding to accelerate technical capability and business acumen.

Participants gain exposure to platform engineering, operations, applications, data analytics (BI), AI/ML, and enterprise systems while building leadership skills and an understanding of IT governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Specialized degree in IT-related field requested.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred; GPA 3.5 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured IT rotations across multiple functional areas.
• Contribute to technical projects supporting business objectives.
• Analyze system performance and data trends to identify improvements.
• Support daily IT operations and user assistance.
• Gather requirements with cross-functional teams and deliver solutions.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Database Administration

Network Routing

Operating Systems

Process Improvement

SAP Applications

Software Development Life Cycle

Windows Servers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: IT/CS/IS/CS/ MIS or related

Tools

Linux/Windows Environments

BI Tools

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Summary

Southwire's Information Technology Rotational Pathway (ITRP) is an early-career development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of IT leaders. The program serves as a strategic pipeline for emerging talent, providing full-time opportunities for recent graduates.

This structured program combines cross-functional rotations, immersive hands-on projects, mentorship, and a comprehensive onboarding experience to accelerate technical capability and business acumen. Participants gain exposure to multiple IT disciplines including platform engineering, operations, applications, data analytics (BI), Artificial Intelligence and machine Learning (AI/ML), and enterprise systems while building leadership skills and organizational understanding.

The program's mission is to build a strong talent pipeline, deliver meaningful technical and strategic assignments, ensure broad exposure across IT functions, and provide a consistent, high-quality development experience that supports both individual growth and long-term organizational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in structured IT rotations across multiple functional areas (e.g., Project Management, Infrastructure, Applications, AI/Data & Analytics, Digital/Enterprise Systems).
• Contribute to moderately complex technical projects, delivering solutions that support business and operational objectives.
• Analyze system performance, data trends, and technical issues to identify root causes and recommend improvements.
• Apply foundational IT principles to support daily operations, including troubleshooting, system enhancements, and user support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technology solutions.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of new systems, tools, and process improvements.
• Develop documentation, technical specifications, and process maps to ensure scalability and knowledge transfer.
• Participate in formal training, mentorship, and development activities aligned with program objectives.
• Communicate project updates, insights, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comply with all company policies, cybersecurity standards, and IT governance practices; perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, management information systems (MIS) or related field

0-2 Years Experience

3.5 (major) GPA

Preferred Education & Experience

2-4 Years Experience

Exposure to enterprise systems, programming languages (like python), or data tools

Experience with project work, technical problem-solving, or team-based assignments

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: No

Travel

Domestic, less than 20% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 5% of time

Standing - 5% of time

Sitting -90% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Action Oriented

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Plans and Aligns

Skills

Analytical Skills

Database Administration

Network Routing

Operating Systems

Process Improvement

SAP Applications

Software Development Life Cycle

Windows Servers

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.