IT Leadership Development Associate

Dover Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corp is offering an Information Technology Development Program in Downers Grove. The program develops early-career IT leaders through two 12-month assignments across the company, in areas like BI, PM, application development, cybersecurity and analytics.

New hires gain hands-on experience, mentorship from leadership, and a curriculum for personal development while delivering business value. Relocation is required and graduation expectations are May 2027 with June 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field with expected graduation by May 2027.
• Geographical flexibility and willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.
• Available to start in June 2027.
• Interest in information technology careers and global business environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 24-month rotational leadership program with two 12-month assignments across Dover operating companies.
• Engage in IT areas such as Business Intelligence, Project Management, Application Development, Cyber Security, and Strategic Initiatives; complete hands-on projects.
• Present results to senior leadership and receive real-time feedback on work-product.

Skills

IT interest

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Information Technology is a critical enabler to the success of Dover and its Operating Companies. Dover's IT leadership understands and values the need for acquiring, developing and engaging early career professionals to propel our organization forward and drive growth and creativity. We seek individuals who bring an ownership mindset to their work, who see beyond what is possible today and share our relentless pursuit of success. We strive to attract the best and brightest talent to our team of passionate and committed professionals in the Information Technology Development Program. This opportunity will develop highly qualified, early-career talent to be globally minded Information Technology leaders.

Through our Leadership Development Program, our goal is to provide meaningful engagements and challenging opportunities to new undergrads who are looking for more than your typical first job out of school. The goal of our program is to give you meaningful working experiences in a global company, while we get an opportunity to see what you can do when presented with challenges and opportunities. After completing your project(s), you will have an opportunity to present your results to senior company leadership and get real-time, immediate feedback on your work-product.

Coming out of school, new hires will engage in a 24-month rotational leadership program consisting of two different assignments (12-months each) across Dover's Operating Companies. In each assignment, participants will take meaningful IT assignments in the areas of business systems development, security operations, business intelligence and analytics, project management, process automation, machine learning, and many more! With support and mentorship from local and Dover corporate leadership, each assignment will offer a hands-on, supportive environment that fosters both formal and informal learning and development, while delivering business value. There will also be a full curriculum for personal development to accelerate your leadership capabilities while on assignment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong interest in information technology careers
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a global business environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail /excellent time management skills
• Geographical flexibility - open to relocate upon graduation for rotational assignments
• Working towards a bachelor's degree in related field -expected graduation by May 2027
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask
• Relocation will be required.
• Must be available to start in June 2027

Assignments, both corporate and site roles will focus on developing skills in a specific information technology functional area, including:

• Business Intelligence
• Project Management
• Application Development
• Cyber Security
• Strategic Initiatives