Management Development Program Associate

CPI Electron Device Business, with a history spanning more than seven decades, is a global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of electronic components and subsystems. With locations in the United States and Europe, our team serves customers in the radar, defense, industrial, and scientific markets. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and help ensure safety across various industries.

About the role

The Management Rotational Program is a structured leadership development opportunity designed for high-potential professionals seeking accelerated growth into management roles. Participants begin as individual contributors, reporting to functional leaders within each rotation, and gain hands-on experience across the company’s core business areas, including Sales, Finance, and Operations. This immersive approach builds an understanding of the company’s products, customers, and operating model while developing strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Throughout the program, participants assume increasing levels of responsibility, progressing from execution-focused roles to supervisory and people-leadership assignments. The program combines real-world accountability, formal development, and mentorship from experienced Vice Presidents and senior leaders. The program typically spans 24–36 months. Upon successful completion, participants transition into a management role aligned with business needs and individual strengths.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple business functions over an 18–24 month period, with each rotation lasting approximately 6–8 months
• Begin the program in individual contributor roles, with the objective of progressing toward a supervisory or people-management role upon program completion
• Support and lead productivity, process improvement, or growth-related initiatives
• Analyze complex and sometimes incomplete data sets, synthesize insights, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or business background preferred (MBA or equivalent experience a plus)
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze data from multiple sources and apply insights to business decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning across unfamiliar business areas
• A hands-on mindset with the willingness to roll up their sleeves and learn the business from the ground up
• A bias for action and a track record of delivering results
• Coachability, resilience, and the ability to learn from feedback and setbacks
• Interest in long-term career growth, including lateral and upward progression to build broad business perspective
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust with employees and leaders at all levels
• A collaborative, transparent, and flexible working style
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with ambiguity, change, and competing priorities
• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to support standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with overtime as required
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000 / year

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Disability insurances
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Employee assistance programs
• Workplace accommodations
• Competitive compensation with annual performance and salary reviews
• Generous retirement savings plans with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Educational reimbursement
• Tax savings accounts
• Employee referral bonuses