associate project manager - Creative Operations, Channel Development

Now Brewing - associate project manager, Creative Operations! #tobeapartner 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. As an associate project manager, Creative Operations, you will support the efficient routing and review of global packaging artwork in partnership with internal teams and external partners. You will play a critical role in maintaining brand integrity, ensuring compliance, and enabling streamlined collaboration across global stakeholders. In this role, you will also help strengthen and scale creative operations by identifying opportunities to drive consistency, improve workflows, and support repeatable processes across markets. As an associate project manager, Creative Operations, you will… * Lead packaging artwork routing and review * Route Global Coffee Alliance packaging submissions to Brand and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with brand, legal, and regulatory standards. * Manage creative workflows and stakeholder feedback * Track artwork progress through Adobe WorkFront (or similar tools), support prioritization of workflows, and synthesize clear, actionable feedback from cross-functional partners to internal teams and external partners. * Drive consistency, compliance, and process improvement * Ensure all packaging meets Starbucks brand guidelines, IP standards, and regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, support scalable processes, increase clarity across global teams, and support alignment across stakeholders. We’d love to hear from people with: * Bachelor’s degree in marketing, design, communications, or a related field preferred. * 3–5 years of experience in creative project coordination or management, ideally within CPG or packaging workflows. * Strong organizational and project management skills within creative or operational environments. * High attention to detail with the ability to communicate feedback clearly and effectively across stakeholders. * Familiarity with MarTech systems and intellectual property principles. * Experience using Adobe WorkFront or similar project management or proofing tools. * Ability to analyze data, track metrics, and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement efforts. 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! Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.