Summer 2027 Internship - Project Management - California

Stryker; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $20–$35

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays

Housing stipend or corporate housing

Job summary

Stryker is offering a Project Management internship in the United States. You will support NPD teams and the PMO through governance and portfolio execution, while gaining exposure to leaders who mentor you in a culture of innovation.

You will contribute to data entry, metrics, and portfolio reporting, and collaborate across programs to improve tools and workflows, preparing you for a career in healthcare project management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. with no sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and relationship-building.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Development (NPD) teams and the Project Management Office (PMO) through governance and portfolio execution.
• Assist with data entry, metrics, resource analysis, and portfolio trend reporting; work cross-functionally to improve tools and workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What You Get Out Of The Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting


• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills


• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business


• Be a part of an innovative team and culture


• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

What You Get Out Of The Internship

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will:

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting


• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills


• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business


• Be a part of an innovative team and culture


• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who We Want

Challengers.

People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.

Teammates.

Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.

Charismatic networkers.

Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.

Strategic thinkers.

Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.

Customer-oriented achievers.

Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.

Game changers.

Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

Opportunities available

As a Project Management intern at Stryker, you will support New Product Development (NPD) teams and the Project Management Office (PMO) through NPD governance and portfolio execution. In this role, you will assist with data entry, metrics, resource analysis, portfolio trend reporting, and will work cross-functionally with program, project, and portfolio managers to improve tools, workflows, and speed to execution.

What You Need

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.


• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred)


• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships


• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

$20 min hourly wage – $35 max hourly wage, sign-on bonus, 11 paid holidays annually, and either paid corporate housing or a living stipend, dependent upon hiring location

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.