Professional Development Program Associate

Job Posting End Date: September 18 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:  Award-winning culture  Inclusion and diversity as a priority  Performance Based Incentive Plans Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability  Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)  Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution  Mental health support  Career advancement opportunities  Student loan repayment options  Tuition reimbursement Flexible work environments  *All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans . And that’s just the beginning…   With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!  General Summary: This three- to four-year rotational program is designed to give participants experience in a wide variety of roles. Each experience is unique, allowing the flexibility to pursue individual interests, develop strengths, and prepare for a successful leadership career. Associates are highly motivated inclusive leaders with the intellectual curiosity to keep up with the fast-paced, ever-changing business environment and they are empowered to deliver upon our purpose and create a differentiated experience for our customers around the globe. • Three- to four-year rotational program with each rotation lasting 12-18 months depending on role, complexity, and business needs • Rotations may include (but are not limited to): Benefits, Underwriting, Customer Services, Enrollment, Finance, and Digital Transformation • Work locations may include: Chattanooga, TN; Portland, ME and Columbia, SC. Associates are strongly encouraged to work at two locations during their time in the program. • Stretch and grow in an environment that encourages curiosity, celebrates innovative thinking • Experience robust leadership training and skill development through outside vendors, leadership summits, and presentations from our senior leaders • Interact with senior leaders through an assigned mentor, as well as networking, coaching, and personalized development plan opportunities The PDP Associate is the first of a two-level leadership development program. Upon successful completion of the second rotation, a PDP Associate is eligible to be promoted to a Sr. PDP. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Successfully complete 3-4 cross-functional job rotations, including all required training development courses, assignments, and projects, while incorporating this knowledge into daily work to drive results for enterprise Demonstrate outstanding performance during assigned roles Partner with functional management team during business rotations to gain deeper knowledge of each function, the day-to-day operations and how the business unit interconnects with other areas of the business Work with assigned mentor and develop personal development plan Develop and maintain a strong and specialized working knowledge of Unum’s products, services, and business processes Openness to serve as an informal leader/mentor to junior level peers, including interns preparing for a transition into the Professional Development Program May manage a team Work on and/or lead special projects, as assigned, that require research, analysis, and operational effectiveness evaluations.  Possess strong