group manager, product - Menu Pipeline Innovation and Strategy at Starbucks

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pipeline Innovation Development, Strategy, Consumer Insights, Market Dynamics, Customer Experience, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Management, Creative Thinking, Beverage Trends, Food Trends, Communication Skills, Strategic Storytelling, Mentorship, Team Development, High Performance Culture

Industry

Retail

Description

o Partner with Research and Development to define design principles and ways in for identified innovation territories. o Partner with internal and external research teams to develop research briefs and learning plans o Partner closely with Product Category Business teams to take action on product innovation territories and author strategic briefs for products at scale. o Lead and inspire a high-performing team, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities. o Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and future-forward thinking. We'd love to hear from people with: 5+ years of experience in pipeline innovation development and strategy within the retail industry. Strong understanding of consumer insights and market dynamics. A passion for customer experience and a deep curiosity about what's next in beverage, food, and culture. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Creative thinking skills with a bias for action and a passion for beverage and food trends. Excellent communication and strategic storytelling skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive alignment. 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams, with demonstrated success in managing people, developing talent, and fostering high performance. 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. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. 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. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Responsibilities

The Group Manager will partner with Research and Development to define design principles for innovation territories and collaborate with business teams to author strategic briefs for product innovation. They will lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.