Starbucks Corporation

senior project manager, UX Research Operations

Starbucks Corporation$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in research operations management across various project dimensions
  • 5+ years managing complex or mid-sized projects with UX research teams
  • Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
  • 2+ years of mentoring in research operations
  • 5+ years in corporate settings, particularly within large, matrixed organizations
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in recruiting and scheduling research participants

Responsibilities

  • Streamline UX research operations by identifying and addressing process gaps
  • Manage logistics for research studies, including setup and participant coordination
  • Enhance team efficiency by implementing necessary research tools
  • Track and manage research recruiting requests
  • Recruit and schedule participants across US and Canadian markets
  • Partner with Coffeehouse leaders to align on research needs
  • Oversee management of participant panels and consent processes

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies with accrual options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University
  • Student loan management resources and educational opportunities
  • Backup care and DACA reimbursement support
Full Job Description
Now Brewing - UX Research Operations Project Manager, Sr.! #tobeapartner

We9re looking for a senior project manager, UX Research Operations in the greater Seattle area to support our UX research program and ensure our digital product teams have the tools and resources needed to conduct research effectively.

As a senior project manager, UX Research Operations you will:

  • Streamline research operations processes by identifying gaps and executing improvement plans
  • Manage logistical needs for research studies (e.g., Miro boards, equipment setup, observation rooms, travel)
  • Improve team efficiency by managing and implementing research tools
  • Track progress of research recruiting requests
  • Recruit and schedule research participants across US and Canadian company-owned markets
  • Partner with Coffeehouse leaders and partners
  • Manage participant panels, consent forms, and data usage reviews


We9d love to hear from people with:

  • 5+ years of research operations management, including scope, time, cost, risk, quality, procurement, and communications
  • 5+ years working with UX research teams managing complex or mid-sized projects
  • 5+ years building strong cross-functional relationships
  • 2+ years mentoring research professionals in research operations
  • 5+ years of corporate experience in large, matrixed organizations
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and process-oriented mindset
  • Experience recruiting and scheduling research participants
  • Strong Microsoft Outlook and Teams experience (Teams Live events a plus)
  • Experience using UX tools (e.g., Figma, Jira)
  • Ability to work onsite 4 days/week at the Starbucks Support Center (Seattle) with occasional local travel


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 bachelor9s degree through Arizona State University9s 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 https://www.starbucksbenefits.comhttps://www.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 we9re together, which is why we9re 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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