At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
About you and this role
Dow is seeking high-potential candidates for its MBA Leadership Development Program (LDP) – a premier opportunity for individuals graduating with an MBA from an accredited University Business School program.
This program offers accelerated career development in key business leadership areas such as Commercial and Finance, with the goal of cultivating future senior leaders who bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to the complex challenges and opportunities facing Dow. In doing so, we will also create a powerful pipeline of future executive leaders for our company.
Responsibilities:
- Join an existing business or function and fulfill role requirements
- Apply prior experience and business school learnings to current role as well as special projects as they arise
- Possible travel and exposure to other regions/countries as deemed appropriate for projects.
- The incumbent will have the opportunity for senior executive exposure and mentoring.
- Opportunity for Strategy or Financial Portfolio management >$200MM Profit and Loss responsibility.
Qualifications:
- Complete requirements for MBA degree from an accredited University's Business School.
- Successful completion of Dow MBA Internship
- A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have prior experience with global business, consulting, financial strategy, and management.
- Prefer 5-7 years of work experience at an operating company
Preferred Skills:
- Strategic Planning: Ability to analyze enterprise-level issues and recommend strategic direction
- Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles, including valuation, profit and loss management, and portfolio analysis
- Leadership & Executive Presence: Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to engage with and influence senior executives through mentoring and high-visibility projects.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Comfort with complex data and ambiguity, and the ability to derive insights that inform business decisions.
- Communication & Presentation Skills: Clear, concise, and persuasive communication—both written and verbal—especially when presenting to executive stakeholders.
- Global & Cross-Cultural Agility: Willingness and ability to work across regions and cultures
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
Join our team, we can make a difference together.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.Dow Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dow and has not been reviewed or approved by Dow.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are characterized by a generous 401(k) match alongside additional company contributions, with U.S. features that can credit student‑loan payments toward retirement eligibility. These elements are consistently positioned as a strong component of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Global minimums include extended paid parental leave for all parents and additional paid family care time. Caregiver resources and U.S. childcare assistance further reinforce support for families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and vacation that increase with service are complemented by dedicated volunteer PTO. Time‑off options are presented as generous and part of a broader, supportive package.
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We combine global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. Our ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Our portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.
