Technology Leadership Associate - 2027 Leadership Development Program Ph.D.

Avient Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation in Avon Lake, OH is seeking candidates for its Corporate Technology Leadership Development Program. This two-year program places Ph.D. graduates on multiple Avient R&D Teams, with two twelve-month rotations and hands-on roles to build technical, functional and leadership skills.

Rotations will occur at Avient R&D Labs near Cleveland and other locations and lead toward a full-time placement aligned with business needs and personal goals after completion.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two 12-month rotational assignments across Avient R&D teams.
• Engage in hands-on technology projects to develop technical, functional, and leadership skills.
• Support and learn from program managers to track progress and gain exposure to business needs.

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Corporate Technology Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing high caliber Ph.D. graduates on multiple Avient R&D Teams. This two year program consists of two (2) twelve-month rotational assignments and provides hands on roles that will help you gain experience in technology and leadership philosophy while providing technical, functional and leadership skills training. These teams develop and support a wide range of projects that enable the critical processes of Avient businesses.

Rotational assignments will vary depending on the skills of the candidate hired, and may include foundational R&D, analytical and applied product or process development directed toward any of Avient’s technology platforms. During each phase of their assignment they will establish relationships with peers and leaders, learn fundamentals and be provided feedback from the program manager. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be placed in a full-time role within Avient that best suits their personal and professional goals and matches the business needs.

Rotations for this role are held in at least two of several potential Avient R&D Labs which are located near Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO;Atlanta, GA; Greenville, NC, Philadelphia, PA and Birmingham, AL.