Associate Project Manager - Chicago

Stryker • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager supports delivery of complex customer projects within Stryker’s Communications business unit, coordinating across teams to move projects from planning through execution. The role manages multiple concurrent projects and provides visibility into operations, timelines, and customer coordination across the Midwest Region, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, and Michigan. It is field-based and requires regular travel to customer sites, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel between locations as business needs require. Travel is approximately 70%.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel regularly between customer sites across the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in construction, engineering, or healthcare environments.
• Knowledge of construction processes, construction schedules, trade coordination, site readiness requirements, facility renovation activities, or construction project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage 15–30 concurrent projects while maintaining defined quality standards and customer satisfaction targets.
• Identify and coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal partners and external stakeholders, for each project.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking key milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze project risks and implement mitigation and response plans to minimize disruptions.
• Prepare and deliver weekly revenue forecasts, outlining monthly, quarterly, and annual projections.
• Conduct site visits to verify installation readiness and ensure pre-installation requirements are met.
• Lead customer kickoff, launch, planning, and after-action review meetings.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and workflow tracking within CRM systems to support visibility for production, demand planning, and resource allocation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level