product manager, Innovation - Channel Development

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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 front end innovation, you will…

Support long-term innovation strategy: You will support the team in building the 3+ year Starbucks At Home Coffee pipeline, leveraging macrotrends and consumer and business insights to craft a holistic Starbucks strategy that will deliver against our strategic priorities today and tomorrow.

Lead the development and launches of big bet innovation: You will lead the development of new products, including collaborating and actively problem solving with cross-functional project teams to ensure timely and strong execution of innovation. Efficiently & effectively drive projects/issues to cross-functional resolution.

Leverage leadership and strategic thinking skills: You will influence and inspire across internal and external cross-functional partners across Starbucks and Nestlé. You will serve as a connector across multiple Nestlé brand teams and multiple Starbucks internal teams to develop strategic recommendations for product categories and/or innovation territories.

Bring medium-term innovation to commercialization: You will be responsible for co-developing and participating in design and test/learn strategies that progress long-term innovation across all facets that ready commercialization including progressing desirability, feasibility, and viability phases, as well as taking these projects through the stage gate process.

Enjoy working on an energetic, fun, and highly collaborative team: Drive the business forward while acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. Collaborate across R&D, consumer insights, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing. Embody our mission and values through helping others succeed, and building trust.

We’d love to hear from people with:

A passion for and history of launching successful innovation (CPG experience preferred)

3-5+ years’ experience in product innovation, brand/category management, marketing or strategy experience

Project leadership in a cross-functional environment (2+ years)

Strong human-centered design and test/learn experience, including interpreting and leveraging consumer insights to develop products and build brands rooted in customer empathy

Experience developing and executing on product strategies to bring new products to life, managing through the first year in market

Ability to work in a matrix environment and to collaborate cross-functionally and cross-culturally

Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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

Strong interpersonal skills

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.

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