Graduate Project Manager

Vertiv Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv invites you to join PAVE Associate (Technical Track), a flagship early-career development program in Asia Pacific. Location: Melbourne. Start date January/February 2027.

This 18‑month journey blends technical training, project exposure, mentorship, and rotational assignments across Vertiv's portfolio of critical infrastructure solutions. You will gain hands-on experience powering data centers, networks, and industrial environments while developing technical depth and business

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with up to two years of work experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Energy Engineering.

Responsibilities

• 18-month structured development journey with technical training and project exposure.
• Rotational assignments across Vertiv functions.
• Hands-on learning on Vertiv's critical infrastructure solutions.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and leaders.
• Cross-functional collaboration and customer/project exposure.
• Build technical depth and business understanding.

Skills

Strong technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Learn & adapt

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Energy Engineering

Job description

PAVE: Building the Next Generation of Vertiv Talent

PAVE Associate (Technical Track)

Vertiv Early Career Development Program

Location: Melbourne

Program Duration: 18 Months

Start Date: January / February 2027

Build Your Future with Vertiv

The Program for Aspiring Vertiv Engineers (PAVE) is Vertiv Asia's flagship early-career development program designed to develop the next generation of engineering and technical professionals.

As a PAVE Associate (Technical Track), you will participate in a structured 18-month development journey combining technical training, project exposure, mentorship, rotational assignments, and hands-on learning across Vertiv's portfolio of critical infrastructure solutions.

Participants will develop both technical depth and business understanding while gaining valuable exposure to technologies that power data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments around the world.

What You Will Experience

Phase 1: Foundations

Build a strong understanding of:

• Data center infrastructure fundamentals
• Critical power and thermal management solutions
• Industry trends and emerging technologies
• Vertiv's products, services, and solutions
• Technical and professional skills

Phase 2: Applied Learning

Gain practical experience through:

• Engineering assignments
• Technical solution development
• Project support activities
• Customer and field exposure
• Cross-functional collaboration

Phase 3: Business Acumen

Develop broader business knowledge through:

• Customer requirements analysis
• Project lifecycle management
• Commercial and operational fundamentals
• Understanding how technical solutions support business outcomes

Phase 4: Specialization

Deepen your expertise through:

• Advanced technical assignments
• Technical certifications and specialized learning
• Business-sponsored capstone project
• Final role assessment and placement

Rotational Exposure

Depending on business needs and development plans, participants may gain exposure across:

• Engineering
• Technical Sales Support / Pre-Sales
• Technical Services
• Service Delivery
• Project Management
• Product Applications
• Commissioning & Start-Up Support
• Customer Technical Support

Through these rotations, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of Vertiv's solutions and how they are designed, implemented, and supported throughout the customer lifecycle.

Key Development Opportunities

• Structured 18-month development program
• Product and solutions training
• Hands-on project participation
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical leaders
• Customer site and project exposure
• Executive and leadership interactions
• Professional development opportunities
• Regional networking opportunities

Who We Are Looking For

• Recent graduates or candidates with up to two years of work experience
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity and passion for innovation
• Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in critical infrastructure and emerging technologies

Why Join Vertiv?

At Vertiv, we power and cool the technologies that drive the world's most critical applications.

As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, Vertiv remains at the forefront of one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

Through PAVE, you will gain practical experience, mentorship, and career development opportunities while contributing to innovative solutions that support data centers, communication networks, and mission-critical environments worldwide.

Program Outcome

Participants will be assessed throughout the program based on:

• Technical capability
• Performance and results
• Learning agility
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership potential

Successful participants may be placed into permanent engineering, technical services, project management, or technical sales roles aligned with both business needs and demonstrated strengths.

Join us and build a meaningful career with a global leader in critical digital infrastructure.