Product Manager - Innovation and Channel Development

About the Role

Join Starbucks as a Product Manager within our Innovation and Channel Development team, where we blend the rich tradition of coffee with a strong sense of connection. Be a key player in our nationally recognized beverage menu team, developing and launching new promotional drinks. You will craft and execute strategic innovations for seasonal and core platforms, delivering exciting new beverage experiences to Starbucks customers across the U.S.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the long-term innovation roadmap by supporting the development of a 3+ year Starbucks At Home Coffee pipeline, using macro trends, consumer behaviors, and business insights to shape comprehensive strategies aligned with current and future priorities.
• Lead the creation and market introduction of major innovative product initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and resolving project challenges efficiently.
• Utilize leadership and strategic thinking to inspire and coordinate across Starbucks and Nestlé teams, connecting multiple brand and internal groups to recommend strategies in product categories and innovation areas.
• Guide medium-term innovation projects through commercialization phases including desirability, feasibility, and viability assessments, navigating projects through stage gate processes.
• Work closely with diverse teams including R&D, consumer insights, operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing, contributing to a collaborative and values-driven environment.

Candidate Profile

• Experience launching successful innovations within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred, with 3-5+ years in product innovation, brand/category management, marketing, or strategy.
• Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership for at least 2 years.
• Proficient in human-centered design principles and test/learn methodologies, using customer insights to develop empathetic products and brands.
• Skilled in formulating and executing product strategies to successfully launch and manage products through their first year on the market.
• Ability to navigate matrix organizational structures and collaborate effectively across cultural and functional boundaries.
• Strong organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Data-driven approach to decision making aimed at business growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in environments characterized by ambiguity and change.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and leadership presence.
• MBA degree highly preferred.

Benefits & Work Conditions

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, plus voluntary insurance options.
• Access to short- and long-term disability coverage, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from day one, accrual of sick time, eight paid holidays, and two personal days annually.
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, discounted stock purchase programs, equity opportunities, emergency savings incentives, and financial wellness resources.
• Full tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program under the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, along with student loan management support and other educational opportunities.
• Backup care services and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application assistance reimbursement.
• Vacation time accrual varies by state, with specified maximums depending on role level and location.
• Working onsite four days per week to foster collaboration and community.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Starbucks is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, nationality, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. The company also considers applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Additional Information

Compensation offered will depend on factors such as relevant skills, experience, job location, and internal equity. Typically, candidates are not hired at the upper salary range. Starbucks values its mission and principles by fostering a supportive and trust-based working atmosphere.