Technology Leadership Development Associate

Csx; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX Technology is seeking a Technology Leadership Development Associate for its 12‑month program designed to develop future technology leaders within the organization. The LDA will work full-time, participate in orientation and career development, and contribute to innovative applications and tools that support CSX growth and efficiency.

The program will place LDAs with technology teams such as Applications Development, Product Management, Data Science, Cybersecurity, DevOps, and IT Operations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/4-year Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or related major from an accredited institution
• High School Diploma/GED with IT-specific certifications
• 2+ years of experience in Information Technology/Transportation/Intermodal Operations, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

• Placed with a technology team based on skills and active initiatives
• Support design, development and delivery of technology initiatives across teams
• Collaborate with Applications Development, Product Management, IT Operations and DevOps as needed
• Contribute to sustainable software and process improvements across programs

Job description

Technology Leadership Development Associate

Fortune 250 company seeking future business leaders to help foster growth, efficiency and innovation as a Technology Leadership Development Associate (LDA). Leadership Development Associates participate in a 12‑month program aimed at developing the skills of future business leaders within the Technology organization. The Technology LDA creates innovative applications, processes, and tools that support business needs and enable business growth. LDAs serve as key members of product and software engineering teams to discover business opportunities that lead to the design, development, and sustainability of high‑quality software.

The LDA will work in a full‑time position within CSX Technology while also participating in a structured orientation and career development program to increase their knowledge of CSX and the railroad industry. The Leadership Development Program will provide opportunities for the associate to learn fundamental concepts of the railroad industry, visit field locations, meet CSX leadership, and work with other associates in the program.

IMPORTANT: This program will have a start date of June 2024.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

Leadership Development Professionals will be placed with a technology team based on their skills, aspirations, and active company initiatives. An LDA may work with one or more teams including: Applications Development, Product Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Science & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Agile Delivery, Enterprise Engineering (including Mobility, DevOps, and Cloud), User Experience, IT Operations, Integrations/API, Project Management, Robotics/Drones, and Service Support. Regardless of team placement, all technology LDAs play an important role in advancing and delivering Technology initiatives.

Expectations of Compensated Positions

• Active contribution in a dynamic, agile team environment
• Adherence to best practices for developing and maintaining secure systems
• Root‑cause analysis to iterate improvement and increase reliability and efficiency
• Engagement across teams and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and value delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree/4‑year Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering or a related major field of study from an accredited institution

Equivalent Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and IT specific certifications
• 2 or more years of experience in Information Technology/Transportation/Intermodal Operations, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Operations Management to ensure the efficient utilization of resources
• Knowledge of cloud (Azure and Salesforce) systems and low code (Microsoft Power Platform) technologies
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for process optimization of workflow and system
• Knowledge of risk and cost analysis to ensure resource optimization with risk‑to‑benefit valuation

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and influence skills
• Problem‑solving, analysis, organizational, and time management skills
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Fosters a culture of innovation
• Pattern and dependency recognition supporting the development of sustainable and adaptable systems in various domains and contexts
• Project Management skills to support the planning and execution of complex projects
• Knowledge of web (Angular/Java) programming concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of relational and/or graph database concepts and functions
• Knowledge of DevOps, cybersecurity, and integration practices and concepts
• Knowledge of statistical, simulation, modeling, and analytical tools
• Knowledge of Quality Management methods and techniques
• Critical thinking skills including complex problem recognition, reflective thinking, and causal analysis

Job Requirements

• Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, leadership, stakeholder audiences
• Work within established deadlines
• Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned
• Successfully complete a background check and drug test

Environmental Conditions

Work inside an office environment (may include combination of on‑site and remote work).