2027 Summer Internship (US) - Global Marketing Program Management
About The Position
The 2027 Summer Internship prepares students for entry into the business world by providing an understanding of the functions of Zebra Technologies. Interns receive training, hands-on experience, social and professional development activities, and a professional mentor relationship. The Global Marketing Program Management team provides program management expertise and execution services to global marketing teams, supporting transformational programs aligned with Zebra’s marketing priorities. Its work aims to improve collaboration, efficiency, transparency, accountability, and on-time delivery. This internship also provides a foundation to explore and apply for Zebra’s Marketing Development Program, a two-year, full-time rotational program based at the company’s Lincolnshire, Illinois headquarters. The position is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the Lincolnshire office. Summer internship offerings include Summer Fridays as applicable with the team, more than 30 social and professional events over 12 weeks, global immersion with teams and interns, and an intern allowance when applicable.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or Liberal Arts.
- Anticipated graduation date between 2027 and 2029.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Basic to intermediate PowerPoint skills and ability to structure a presentation.
- Comfort working with different teams, gathering inputs, and following up on action items.
- Good analytical skills, including 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 and commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.
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; work 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 Marketing, and set timelines under supervision or oversight.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of business processes, scope, and activities affected by supported plans.
- Gather program-team status updates and interpret inputs to assemble a consolidated status view for 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 in refining templates, guidance, and resources.
Benefits
- Summer Fridays, as applicable with the team
- 30+ social and professional events in 12 weeks
- Global immersion with teams and interns
- Intern allowance, when applicable
- Healthcare
- Wellness offerings
- Inclusion networks
- Continued learning and development offerings
- Community service days
- Traditional insurance offerings
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off offerings, depending on country of employment
- Cash incentive programs; some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards
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Career Level
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