Summer 2027 Internship - Project Management - Michigan

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

11 paid holidays annually

Housing stipend or living stipend

Job summary

Stryker is offering a Project Management intern position to contribute to PMO objectives through data entry, analysis, and metrics. You will build strong relationships with program, project, and portfolio managers to understand their needs and improve processes that enable faster execution.

You will gain mentorship from leaders and work on tools that deliver value, in a culture of innovation within a global medical technology company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field and must stay enrolled.
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (preferred).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to collaborate and build relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving PMO objectives through data entry, analysis, and metrics.
• Build relationships with program, project, and portfolio managers to understand needs.
• Contribute to development of tools and processes that provide value to the PMO.
• Support governance teams to speed execution and collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft 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

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 participate in the achievement of the Project Management Office's objectives through data entry, analysis, and metrics. A Project Management Intern builds strong relationships with program, project, and portfolio managers and works to understand their needs and processes that enable them. This includes contributing to development of tools and processes that provide value to the Project Management Office. This position provides direct support to teams across the governance organization to ensure the teams can focus on collaboration and increase speed to execution.

$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

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.

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.