IT Associate – 2025 Information Technology Leadership Development Program

Job Summary
The IT Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing IT Associates on multiple Avient IT Teams during a two-year rotational program. The IT Associate gets hands-on experience by going through three or more rotations gaining key technical, project management, and leadership competencies. These teams develop and support a wide range of applications and information systems that enable the critical processes of Avient businesses.
Avient IT Teams/Support:
Enterprise Infrastructure
Business Intelligence
Enterprise Security
Manufacturing Systems
Financial Systems
Global Procurement Systems
Essential Functions
Assisting with building and maintaining the IT infrastructure
Recommending and implementing technical solutions in line with business requirements
Daily support of global business operations
Creating and enhancing technical documentation and reports
Programming enhancements and automation
Troubleshooting to optimize system performance
Partnering globally with business associates
During each phase of assignment, IT Associates will establish relationships with peers, leaders, learn fundamentals, and receive 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 business needs.
Associates within the IT Leadership Development Program will develop a keen sense for how to deliver value, expand their business acumen, and cultivate in-demand skills that cover the breadth of the IT landscape.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelors Degree at an accredited four-year institution, graduating in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, with a demonstrated interest and aptitude for information technology
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Problem solving / decision-making / sound judgment
Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize tasks based on customer needs
Attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures
Competencies
At Avient, everyone is a Leader of Self and embodies our eight core competencies: Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Action Oriented, Instills Trust, Being Resilient, Situational Adaptability, Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Customer Focus.
Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.
These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Dyneema, the worlds strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, whi