Associate Project Manager - Chicago

Stryker • Chicago, IL

1d • $85,500 - $142,500 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex customer projects within Stryker’s Communications business unit, partnering across teams to ensure projects move efficiently from planning through execution. This role offers hands-on involvement in multiple concurrent projects, with clear visibility into operations, timelines, and customer coordination across the Midwest Region including the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Indiana, and Michigan. This is a field-based role and requires regular travel to customer sites within the assigned territory. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be able to travel between multiple locations as business needs require.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma with minimum 6 years of relevant experience, OR associate degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience, OR bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or equivalent certification
• Minimum 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 project meetings including customer kickoff, launch sessions, planning meetings, and after-action reviews
• Maintain accurate project documentation and workflow tracking within CRM systems, ensuring visibility for production, demand planning, and resource allocation

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree