senior manager, Product Innovation and Menu Strategy

Now Brewing – senior manager, Product Innovation and Menu Strategy! #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. We’re looking for a strategic and creative thinker to lead innovation across our beverage pipeline. This role will be responsible for identifying consumer and product trends, uncovering whitespace opportunities, and partnering cross-functionally to bring new product innovation territories to life. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our portfolio by driving bold ideas, vetting new product innovation territories through consumer research and small-scale testing, and helping to ensure our pipeline reflects evolving consumer needs. As a senior manager, Product Innovation and Menu Strategy, you will… * Pipeline Innovation Strategy and Development * Drive strategy and development of our multi-year beverage innovation pipeline * Identify early market, whitespace opportunities through consumer insights, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking * Shape how Starbucks wins in prioritized early market, whitespace innovation territories * Trendspotting and Insights * Monitor emerging global and domestic trends that will have a material impact on the Starbucks business * Translate insights into actionable product innovation territories and concepts * Incubation Testing * Guide iterative testing of prototypes to better understand product concept desirability and pressure-test innovation territory design principles and ways in * Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration * Partner with Research and Development on product briefs, outline design principles, and propose ways in for identified innovation territories * Partner with internal and external research teams to develop research briefs and learning plans * Seamlessly hand off validated innovation territories to Product Category Business teams We’d love to hear from people with: · 7+ years of experience in innovation development and/or product strategy · Excellent strategic storytelling and communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership · High tolerance for ambiguity paired with strong creative problem-solving skills and a bias for action · Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines · Strong understanding of consumer insights and market dynamics · A deep curiosity and passion for customer experience, culture, and emerging beverage trends · Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA 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. 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. 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