2027 Summer Internship (US) - Global Marketing Program Management

Zebra Technologies; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Fridays

Social & professional events

Global immersion

Intern allowance

Job summary

Zebra Technologies offers a Global Marketing Program Management internship in Lincolnshire, IL. The program provides hands-on experiences, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional marketing teams in a two-year, full-time rotational track designed to build foundational skills for a marketing career.

You’ll engage in developing program briefs, coordinating with marketing leads, and learning program management tools while benefiting from a structured mentor relationship and social/professional

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Marketing, Business, Computer Science or Liberal Arts.
• Anticipated graduation date between 2027 - 2029.
• Authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing teams in developing program briefs that define objectives, audiences, messaging, outcomes and success measures.
• Gather and organize information for new and existing programs with Marketing Program Leads to identify missing inputs.
• Select team members from stakeholder teams to set timelines with supervision.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of business processes and activities impacted by supported plans.
• Gather status updates from the program team and consolidate status views across programs.
• Populate and maintain program information in designated tools for visibility into development and execution.
• Prepare materials and capture decisions during global/regional marketing sessions; follow up on actions.
• Capture lessons learned and support PMO in refining templates and resources.

Skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree program (Marketing/Business/CS/Liberal Arts)

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

The purpose of this internship is to prepare students for entry into the business world by providing a thorough understanding of the various functions of the Zebra Technologies organization. The program is designed to provide students with experiences that provide insights into a career with Zebra. Students will be positioned for success with training and hands‑on experiences, invited to social and development activities, and provided a professional mentor relationship. The Global Marketing Program Management team provides program management expertise and execution services for global marketing teams that drive transformational programs aligned with Zebra’s marketing priorities. Creates a foundation for enhanced collaboration, increased efficiency, and consistent on‑time delivery. Develops tools and processes that enable a culture of transparency and accountability. This marketing Internship at Zebra will provide you with the foundation to explore and apply for Zebra's Marketing Development Program (MDP). The MDP is a two-year, full-time rotational program offering employees the opportunity to learn from experts throughout the marketing organization at our Lincolnshire, IL headquarters.

US Summer Internship Benefits

Summer Fridays, As Applicable With Your Team

30+ Social and Professional Events in 12 Weeks

Global Immersion With Your Teams and Interns

Intern Allowance (when applicable)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support marketing teams in developing program briefs that define business objectives, target audiences, messaging, intended outcomes and success measures
• Gather and organize information for new and existing programs, working with Marketing Program Leads to identify missing inputs and clarify requirements
• Work with management to select team members from key stakeholder teams across Marketing (and where required outside of Marketing) to set timelines with supervision/oversight
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of business processes, scope and activities impacted by supported plans
• Gathers status updates from the program team and interprets inputs from the team to assemble a consolidated view of status across each program.
• Populate and maintain program information in designated tools to support visibility into program development and execution
• Support working sessions with global and regional marketing teams by preparing materials, capturing decisions and following up on agreed actions
• Capture lessons learned from program development and support the PMO refining templates, guidance, and resources.

This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Lincolnshire, IL office.

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Marketing, Business, Computer Science or Liberal Arts
• Must have an anticipated graduation date between 2027 - 2029
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to break assignments into clear tasks, organize timelines, track progress and follow up on outstanding actions
• Strong ability to maintain accurate information, manage documents and identify gaps or inconsistencies across related materials
• Has basic to intermediate PowerPoint skills and can structure a presentation
• Comfortable working with different teams, gathering inputs and following up on action items
• Good analytical skills with ability to connect information, recognize missing inputs and suggest practical ways to improve a plan or process
• Ability to present, communicate and facilitate effectively with peers and managers
• Integrity – Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality

Salary: USD $24.00-$25.50/hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Pay Range

$0.00 - $0.00 Hourly

Zebra Total Rewards

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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