NextGen Academy – Perth Graduate Training Program - Project Management

At Rocket Software we build world-class, enterprise-grade software for mainframe, cloud, and hybrid platforms. Rocket Software was founded in 1990, and today we are a global software development vendor, supporting over 12,500 companies and 750 partners worldwide. At Rocket Software we put people first in everything that we do, and our core values are Empathy, Humanity, Trust and Love.

Start your next big adventure with Rocket Software’s NextGen Academy - a training and career development program designed for early-career Program Managers.

Demonstrating Rocket’s core values of Empathy, Humanity, Trust, and Love in every interaction, the Assistant Project Manager builds trust with customers and internal teams while learning to navigate the complexities of software delivery, especially for Rocket’s Enterprise, Foundation, and COBOL projects. This role is ideal for individuals eager to grow into full project ownership while contributing meaningfully to Rocket’s mission of delivering exceptional customer experiences. The Assistant Project Manager must be able to effectively interact with a wide variety of people, from consultants, software engineers, application end users, sales, and senior leadership across Rocket, partner, and customer teams.

Successful applicants will join our NextGen Academy for a six-month training program. This is an extraordinary opportunity to obtain project management training while you get paid!

Throughout the six-month program, you’ll receive structured technical training, and work on real-world projects, and be mentored by expert-level Project Managers. Upon successful completion of the program, you may be offered a full-time role in our Project Management Organization.

Our Perth NextGen Academy kicks off in February 2026. This is a full-time in-office opportunity at our new software development lab on the Swan River in Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

What You’ll Do:

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will:

• Support project coordination by helping track tasks, timelines, and milestones
• Assist with planning by contributing to schedules and documentation under guidance
• Join customer meetings to observe and learn how to manage delivery and communication
• Collaborate with teams across engineering, consulting, and sales to keep projects moving
• Help monitor risks and raise concerns when things go off track
• Learn about Rocket’s delivery approach and build your understanding of our products and customers
• Contribute to reporting and help maintain visibility to project progress
• Use project management tools to track tasks, milestones, and risks
• Support small projects like upgrades or migrations as you grow in confidence.
• Participate in continuous improvement by sharing ideas and feedback

Who You Are:

• Permanent resident or citizen of Australia
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or other related fields
• Recent graduate, or writing your final exams at the end of 2025
• Curious, self-motivated, with a keen interest in Project Management
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project planning software packages
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities
• Ability to manage timelines and multi-task effectively

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Demonstrated knowledge through university projects, internships, or volunteer experiences
• Genuine curiosity about technology and how things work

What We Offer:

• Academy experience and full-time training (38 hours a week) for 6 months
• Competitive compensation for the full duration of the Academy training program
• In-person, cohort-based learning and mentoring from industry experts

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Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com.  We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!