PDP Associate – Leadership Development

Job Description

Professional Development Program Associate | Unum

The Tone:
This is a full-time, three- to four-year rotational program at Unum, with potential work locations including Chattanooga, TN; Portland, ME; and Columbia, SC. Unum is a 10,000-employee organization committed to providing employee benefits and service solutions that help people thrive. This role is crucial as it develops future leaders through diverse experiences, enabling them to impact customers worldwide by delivering a differentiated experience.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Chattanooga, TN; Portland, ME; and Columbia, SC
• Pay: $63500–$120000 yearly
• Mission: To gain diverse functional experience through a structured rotational program, preparing for a successful leadership career within Unum.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Successfully complete 3-4 cross-functional job rotations, incorporating acquired knowledge into daily work to drive results for the enterprise.
• Collaboration: Partner with functional management teams during business rotations to gain deep knowledge of each function and its interconnection with other business areas.
• Knowledge Development: Develop and maintain a strong and specialized working knowledge of Unum’s products, services, and business processes.
• Project Leadership: Lead and collaborate with others on highly visible, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives, possessing strong communication skills to present identified issues and resolutions to leadership.
• Mentorship: Serve as an informal leader or mentor to junior level peers, including interns preparing for a transition into the Professional Development Program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree, entry-level, with preferred majors in Business, Finance, Economics, or Math.
• Experience: Ability to demonstrate leadership through on-campus activities, community involvement, or past work experiences.
• Skills: Creative problem-solving and strong analytical skills; motivation to complete quality work by established deadlines; capability to lead and collaborate on projects; strong ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate with others; comfort with ambiguity.
• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.