Leadership Development Program
A Transformative Launchpad for Our New Associates
The Technology Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Hartman Executive Advisors is uniquely designed for recent graduates and early career professionals to accelerate leadership skills and professional success. The 12-month full time, paid, rotation program allows you to collaborate with teams and practice areas across the firm including C-suite and Industry experts, IT executives, information security, IT infrastructure, project portfolio management, and business systems and applications. Under the mentorship of our experienced executive advisors, you’ll gain a variety of experience and have learning opportunities with our teams, working together as we help businesses and nonprofits solve their most pressing challenges and achieve exhilarating outcomes.
What You’ll Get to Do
- Participate in a 12-month rotation program that provides mentorship and exposure to a wide variety of consulting engagements in practice areas such as IT/risk assessments, software/system selection and implementation, business process transformation, change management, and more.
- Build strong communication skills as you interact with your team members and clients on a daily basis
- Engage in critical problem solving and collaboration with your peers and leadership teams
- Create timely and accurate documentation for your work products
- Participate in project planning/estimation
- Develop milestones and execute tasks on schedule
- Continuously improve your skills, adapt emerging technologies, and apply best practices
Participant Qualifications
- The ideal candidate would be a new graduate or have 1-2 years of working experience out of college.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in IT-related field, business management, or project management
- Prior internship experience, preferably in a technology/consulting/advisory setting
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to diverse audiences
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial work ethic
- Exceptional time management skills and ability to multi-task, stay organized, and demonstrate flexibility and creativity in a dynamic work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with people at all levels in an organization
Hear From LDP Participants
“Participating in the LDP program, I’ve gained crucial soft skills such as communication, time management, and strategic decision-making. This program rapidly shapes leaders through immersive meeting experiences, unveiling passions across IT domains. Personally, it’s illuminated my career path, offering insights into the professional services industry and defining my aspirations. I wholeheartedly recommend this transformative journey to others.”
- Evan Novian
“Engaging in the LDP program was a transformative experience, gifting me a versatile skill set across Hartman’s service lines. These adaptable skills empower me to excel in diverse client engagements. As a recent graduate, the program provided an exceptional launchpad, fostering connections with seasoned IT professionals and immersing me in impactful projects. Moreover, it’s elevated my career, granting me access to high-level executive interactions and insights that fuel my aspirations.”
- Kamryn Cutler
“Through the LDP program, I’ve learned that leadership shapes pioneering technologists. Besides refining technical skills, Hartman fosters ownership and responsibility. Guided by experienced mentors, curiosity is sparked, and growth is championed. In a year, I’ve achieved what takes others decades, reshaping my career path. LDP transcends a mere program; it’s a transformative journey unveiling innate leadership and expertise.”
