Starbucks

Now Brewing – principal product manager! #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.

Join Starbucks as a principal product manager and help shape the future of our mobile app experience. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic value, usability and performance of our mobile app – an essential part of our digital ecosystem that deepens customer connections and drives business growth. We’re looking for a product leader who thrives in complexity, navigates ambiguity with confidence, and brings cross-functional teams together to deliver impactful solutions. You will balance customer needs with business goals and use data-driven insights to build, test and refine capabilities that enhance everyday moments and elevate the Starbucks brand.

As a principal product manager, you will…

• Define and drive the product vision and strategy for our mobile applications
• Lead the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to deliver intuitive and scalable mobile experiences
• Conduct market research and leverage customer insights, behavioral data, and emerging technologies to inform product direction
• Gather and prioritize product requirements based on user feedback, data analysis, and business objectives
• Partner across product portfolios to build and maintain integrated roadmaps that align with company goals and user needs
• Communicate product plans, progress, and results to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages continuous growth

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on mobile applications
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing mobile apps
• Strong understanding of mobile app development processes and technologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities
• Passion for creating human-centered products and staying up-to-date with industry trends

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.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation 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.