product manager, Beverage Product Experience

Now Brewing – product manager, Beverage! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Be part of a world-class menu team innovating to deliver unique beverage experiences across the U.S. As a product manager, you will play a pivotal role managing the development, commercialization, and go-to-market approach of promotional beverages. You will build and implement strategy and innovation for seasonal products and key platforms to bring the next wave of exciting Starbucks beverages to our customers.

We are seeking someone with a passion for innovation, strategic problem solving, and proven cross-functional collaborative skills.

As a product manager in beverage, you will…

• Lead new beverage product launches for all our U.S. stores from initial brief to launch
• Collaborate across R&D, consumer insights, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing
• Test and learn about new beverage concepts – refining products for customers and developing recommendations for how we bring them to market
• Develop strategic recommendations for product categories and/or innovation territories that support leadership decision-making
• Develop strong working relationships with cross-functional partners and lead cross-functional efforts across the enterprise
• Efficiently & effectively drive projects/issues to cross-functional resolution
• Create structured presentations illustrating key business objectives, new insights, and actionable recommendations for senior leaders
• Embody our mission and values through helping others succeed, and building trust

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 5+ years’ experience in brand/category management, product innovation, marketing or strategy
• Project leadership in a cross-functional environment (2+ years)
• Experience developing and delivering presentations to executive level audiences (2+ years)
• Experience developing and executing on product strategies
• A passion for developing products and building brands rooted in customer empathy
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically
• Ability to leverage data and insights to inform actions that will grow a business
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to function effectively with high degrees of ambiguity and change
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and to collaborate cross-functionally and cross-culturally
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• MBA preferred

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200