IT Leadership Development Associate

Dover Corporation • Downers Grove, IL

3d • $75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Dover’s Information Technology Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program for early-career professionals, with two 12-month assignments across Dover’s Operating Companies. Participants take on meaningful IT assignments in areas such as business systems development, security operations, business intelligence and analytics, project management, process automation, and machine learning. Assignments may be corporate or site-based and focus on developing skills in a specific IT functional area, including Business Intelligence, Project Management, Application Development, Cyber Security, and Strategic Initiatives. Participants receive support and mentorship from local and Dover corporate leadership in hands-on environments that foster formal and informal learning while delivering business value. The program also includes a personal-development curriculum to accelerate leadership capabilities. Participants will have opportunities to present project results to senior company leadership and receive feedback. Relocation is required for rotational assignments. The program is intended for undergraduate seniors graduating by May 2027, with a start date in June 2027.

Requirements

• Strong interest in information technology careers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a global business environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent time-management skills.
• Geographical flexibility and willingness to relocate for rotational assignments; relocation is required.
• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with expected graduation by May 2027.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask.
• Must be available to start in June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete two 12-month rotational assignments across Dover’s Operating Companies.
• Take on IT assignments in areas such as business systems development, security operations, business intelligence and analytics, project management, process automation, and machine learning.
• Develop skills in a specific IT functional area, such as Business Intelligence, Project Management, Application Development, Cyber Security, or Strategic Initiatives.
• Deliver business value through hands-on assignments and present project results to senior company leadership.
• Participate in the program’s personal-development curriculum to build leadership capabilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and wellness reimbursement.
• Health savings account and health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid basic employee life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance, including reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation beginning at 120 hours annually, and 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under applicable laws.
• Tuition assistance.
• Business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program, including company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level