Operations Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Westerville, OH, United States Department: Interns

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv’s Global Strategic Accounts (GSA) organization is seeking a Project Execution Intern to support the delivery of critical infrastructure projects for data centers and other key customers across North America. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting projects involving Vertiv’s power, thermal management, battery, and monitoring solutions.

This role provides exposure to the full project execution lifecycle, from order handoff and planning through equipment delivery, installation, and commissioning. The intern will work cross-functionally with project managers and teams across the business to track project progress, identify potential risks, support financial performance, and help drive consistent execution processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Tracking and Reporting: Maintain project trackers, update reporting tools, and monitor progress against established schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with order management, manufacturing, logistics, contractors, services, and warranty teams to support timely project execution.

Issue Identification and Resolution: Identify potential risks, delays, and obstacles; escalate issues to project managers and assist with follow-up and resolution.

Financial Analysis: Support project budgeting, expense tracking, cost analysis, and reporting to help project managers monitor financial performance and maintain project margins.

Process Improvement: Help document, standardize, and improve project execution processes, tools, and reporting to promote consistency and repeatability across projects.

Safety and Quality: Promote awareness of safety and quality expectations and support adherence to established project requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Project Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Interest in project management, project execution, or operations within a technical or manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with critical infrastructure, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, thermal management, batteries, or monitoring solutions.

Exposure to construction, electrical or mechanical contracting, logistics, or equipment installation.

Experience with project tracking, data analysis, or reporting tools.

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