Digital & IT Leadership Development Program Associate - Digital Product Development
About The Position
The Polaris Digital & Information Technology (D&IT) Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational program designed for recent graduates interested in technology, business, and leadership. Through four six-month rotations, associates gain hands-on experience delivering digital products, developing technology solutions, and partnering with teams across Polaris to solve real business challenges. The Digital Product Development Track provides exposure to the full digital product lifecycle—from product strategy and requirements definition to software development, architecture, and solution delivery. Associates work alongside product managers, engineers, architects, and business leaders to help shape the digital products and platforms that power Polaris. This track is ideal for individuals who enjoy technology and are energized by problem-solving, collaboration, innovation, and leadership. Throughout the program, associates develop technical, business, and leadership capabilities while gaining broad exposure to how digital products and technology drive business success across Polaris.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management Information Systems, or other related business degree with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on one of the following dates: January 11th, 2027 or June 14th, 2027.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
- Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
- Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for your rotations, as well as be mobile beyond the rotational program to support your career development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
- Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, co-op, or relevant project experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through student organizations, work experiences, athletics, volunteer activities, or other involvement.
- Demonstrated ability to bridge technical concepts and business needs through coursework, internships, projects, or leadership experiences.
- Interest in digital product development, technology strategy, product management, software solutions, or technology leadership.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to think strategically and connect technology solutions to business outcomes.
- Demonstrated initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for learning new technologies and solving complex business challenges.
- Strong interest in long-term career growth and development within Polaris.
Responsibilities
- Defining product vision, gathering requirements, prioritizing features, and delivering solutions that create business and customer value.
- Designing, building, testing, and enhancing digital products, applications, and platforms.
- Understanding how technology ecosystems are designed, integrated, and scaled to support business objectives.
- Collaborating with engineers, designers, product teams, and business stakeholders to drive execution and continuous improvement.
- Partnering with business teams to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and implement technology solutions that improve processes and outcomes.
- Supporting connected vehicle experiences, cloud solutions, AI-enabled tools, automation, and IoT technologies.
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Development opportunities (structured and self-guided learning)
- Networking opportunities
- Early Talent Summit Week (3-day event with professional development, networking, executive speakers, and activities)
- Community Engagement opportunities
- End of Rotation Presentations to senior leaders
- A generous 401K employee contribution matching program.
- Pay for Performance Company with Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses.
- Tuition Reimbursement program.
- Relocation program (lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, relocation counselor access).
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Gym & personal training reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability offerings
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contributions
- Discounted employee stock purchases plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
