Starbucks Corporation

manager, product

Starbucks Corporation$110K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, or four years military experience in a related field
  • 4-7+ years in product or brand management
  • Ability to handle ambiguity effectively
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  • Strong analytical and technical skills, familiarity with syndicated data
  • Experience working in a matrix organization

Responsibilities

  • Crafts innovative food experiences that resonate with customers
  • Shapes category direction using customer insights and data
  • Prioritizes projects and aligns teams on critical objectives
  • Leads cross-functional collaboration to commercialize food experiences
  • Influences senior leaders and builds organizational buy-in
  • Champions team culture, pursuing bold ideas while celebrating successes
  • Ensures agile responses to shifting demands and effective decision-making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree
  • Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Full Job Description
Now Brewing - manager, Product! #tobeapartner

As a product manager on the Menu - Food team, you will be at the heart of Starbucks' multibillion-dollar food business. Food plays a critical role in making our coffee moments more meaningful and our brand more relevant. We are looking for a strategic leader to deliver end-to-end food programs and drive unparalleled food experiences that our partners are proud to serve and our customers crave, creating long-term value for the business.

Our team strives together as one. A genuine love of food brings us together as we craft new experiences for our customers. From new platforms to bold flavors and textures, this is the heart of what we do. We collaborate, we experiment, and yes, we have a lot of fun!

As a manager of product , you will.......

  • Strategic thinking and customer-centricity: Crafts new food experiences that our customers crave and our partners are proud of. Shapes category direction using strategy, customer insights, and data; leads test - and - learn work that refines concepts, uncovers opportunities, and drives category growth.
  • Prioritization and problem solving: Translates strategic direction into clear project priorities; aligns cross-functional partners on what matters most; stays agile amid shifting demands; and supports effective decision - making amid uncertainty.
  • Collaboration: Leads end - to - end collaboration with Product Innovation, Product Development, Sourcing, and Operations to imagine and commercialize food experiences that deliver on our food strategy at scale.
  • Communication: Influences senior leaders and cross-functional partners toward shared goals; adapts messaging to diverse audiences to build alignment, secure buy in, and move the organization forward.
  • Culture: Champions our team culture rooted in joy and craft, while demonstrating courage to pursue bold ideas, delivering high-quality results, and embracing shared wins along the way.


We'd love to hear from people with:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience or four years US military experience in a related military occupational specialty code
  • 4-7+ years of progressive experience in product or brand management
  • Functions effectively with ambiguity
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills; comfortable with syndicated data.
  • Must be able to work in a matrix environment, able to collaborate cross functionally.
  • MBA strongly 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 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

About Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks is an international chain of restaurants that retails handcrafted coffee, tea, and fresh food items. With 23,132 stores in 65 countries and territories, Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee, espresso, caffe latte, full-leaf teas, evolution fresh juices, pastries, and snacks. Most stores also sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and items such as mugs and tumblers. The stores also offer a variety of beers, wines, and appetizers, and markets books, music, and film. Some of the company’s products are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Starbucks-brand coffee, ice cream, and bottled cold coffee drinks are also sold at grocery stores. Starbucks was founded by Orin Smith in October 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Learn more about Starbucks Corporation
Size
383,000 employees
Market Cap
$113.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$664.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$23.1 billion
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