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Information Technology Development Program Jobs in Lake Forest, IL

Abbott

2027 IT Professional Development Program

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$110K - $110K/yr

The Information Technology Professional Development Program (ITPDP) is looking for recent college graduates who possess the ability to be our future leaders in IT. Candidates must be interested in ...

Aprio

Program Manager, IT

Chicago, IL

$119K - $120K/yr

The Program Manager, IT Vendor Management sits at the intersection of IT, Finance, Legal, and Procurement - owning the program that governs how Aprio buys, renews, and optimizes its technology vendor ...

Catalyst Career Group

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Arlington Heights, IL · On-site

$131K - $164K/yr

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Apex Informatics

IT Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$119K - $120K/yr

IT Program Manager Location: Chicago Illinois ( 3 days onsite 2 days remote) (Look for nearby Candidates only W2) Must have Skills : Project/Program Manager with Risk and SQL, jira, MS Project ...

blueStone

IT Data Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

We are currently looking for outside sales Business Development Executives with backgrounds in IT ... Responsible for the IT Project and Program management of all of the Data related projects for the ...

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As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for information technology development program in Lake Forest, IL is $117,688.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,900.00 and $115,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Information Technology Development Program vs Software Engineer?

AspectInformation Technology Development ProgramSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or related field; often includes certifications like CompTIA or CiscoBachelor's in Computer Science or related; may include certifications like Java, AWS, or Microsoft
Work EnvironmentRotational programs across IT departments, focus on infrastructure, support, and systemsDesign, develop, and maintain software applications in a development environment
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large corporations' IT training programs, tech firms, and consulting companiesWidely used in software companies, tech startups, and enterprise IT teams

The main difference is that the Information Technology Development Program is a structured training initiative focusing on various IT functions, while a Software Engineer primarily develops and maintains software applications. The program offers broad exposure to IT roles, whereas software engineering is specialized in coding and software design.

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2027 IT Professional Development Program

Abbott

Waukegan, IL • On-site

$110K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Abbott rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

151st of 521 rated manufacturers

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Information Technology Professional Development Program (ITPDP) is looking for recent college graduates who possess the ability to be our future leaders in IT. Candidates must be interested in pursuing a career in the IT field. Abbott's IT Professional Development Program is a two-year rotational development program designed to provide recent college graduates the foundation to be successful in key IT related positions at Abbott, in the future.
The ITPDP Program Manager will match ITPDP employees to assignments aligned to business opportunities that are compatible with the employee's interests, talents and development needs. Work assignments may be located at Abbott's Corporate Headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois (40 miles North of Chicago), or one of Abbott's many domestic locations. Within each assignment during the two-year program, the ITPDP employee also works with an assignment manager who acts as an immediate supervisor, overseeing the employee's responsibilities during that rotation. The ITPDP Program Manager is the overall manager for the ITPDP employee, overseeing the employee's progress and assisting the employee job placement in Abbott after completing the two years of the program.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Individuals interested in the ITPDP must graduate with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Technology related discipline
  • Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Candidates must be able to relocate to take a Non-Lake County, IL rotation and be open to a Non-Lake County, IL post-program position (if offsite is available)
  • Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

This program is designed to recruit people who will work for Abbott following their graduation. Candidates must have work authorization on a long-term basis that will allow them to work for Abbott without sponsorship after they've completed their education.
Preferred Coursework Includes Any of the Following:
  • Programming, Software Development
  • SDLC including DevOps, Agile, Iterative and Incrementation Concepts
  • Internet of Things
  • System, Network Administration
  • Cloud Development
  • Data Analysis, Data Science
  • Math, Statistics
  • Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity, Security
  • Device Protection
  • Digital
  • User Interface (UI), User Experience (UX), Customer Experience (CX)
  • Project Management
  • Business Domains

Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  • Proven analysis, creative problem-solving, decision-making and strategic thinking abilities
  • Excellent competency in Integrity, Adaptability, Initiative, Innovation and Teamwork
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Solid planning and organizational skills
  • Extracurricular activities that demonstrate IT related and/or leadership capabilities
  • Up to two internships and/or up to two years of IT-related work experience

The base pay for this position is
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
IT Business Relationship Management
DIVISION:
BTS Business Technology Services
LOCATION:
United States > Waukegan : J46
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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