24-month rotational IT development program with project-based and operational assignments across IT domains (DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, CRM, Supply Chain systems). Participants are paired with mentors, work under IT leaders in Pittsburgh or Glenview, and attend program events including in-person orientation and a graduation at HQ. Travel up to 25% and prior internship experience expected.
In the Associate - Information Technology Development Program, you will gain industry knowledge and engage with our senior leaders. The WESCO Information Technology Development Program is a 24-month rotational program designed to prepare you for a technology-based role once the program ends. Within each rotation you will work directly under the supervision of one of our IT leaders and be paired with a peer mentor.
You will work in our Pittsburgh, PA HQ or Glenview, IL corporate office, you’ll be immersed with project-based initiatives and operations assignments with possible rotations in the following areas:
- Enterprise Agile Deployment
- Enterprise Architecture and Technology Improvement
- Finance
- Supply and Demand Planning
- Warehouse management
- Transportation Management
- Omnichannel
- Customer Relationship Management
- Pricing, Quoting, and Order Management
- Digital Products and Platforms
- Cybersecurity
- DevSecOps
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree - Business-related field i.e., Information technology, Information
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Superior technical skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and passion of achieving results
- Ability to collaborate effectively using Microsoft Teams with a geographically spread team
- High level of attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Prior internship in business related field
- Ability to travel 0% – 25%
Events:
- Program Orientation: In-person orientation typically held in a central location for all program associates
- Mid-Year Event: Virtual - includes leadership speakers and training experiences
- Graduation Event: Held at our Pittsburgh-based HQ - includes a celebratory graduation dinner and award ceremony with Wesco executive leaders; final program presentations
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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