Starbucks

Now Brewing – senior decision science product owner! #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.

This is a team where technology, analytics, and strategy converge to deliver impact at scale.

This role sits at the core of our Data & Analytics organization, a team dedicated to transforming how data empowers decision-making across the company. Our mission is to democratize data— as a product to enable cross-functional teams and leaders to make confident, data-driven decisions that impact more than 18,000 coffeehouse leaders.

The work is split into two key areas:

• Focused on decision science & data democratization &, creating accessible, reliable, and actionable insights (50%)
• Driving innovation through AI and BI trends, accelerating our journey toward data modernization (50%)

Who You Are

A strategic thinker and natural problem solver who thrives on turning complex challenges into actionable solutions.

Product-minded with an analytical lens—always thinking about how data and AI can be shaped into impactful products that drive business outcomes.

Skilled at crafting compelling narratives and executive-ready presentations that influence decisions.

Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Sr. Decision Science Product Owner, you will lead the vision and execution of data-driven products and AI-enabled solutions that empower enterprise decision-making. This role blends product strategy, decision science, and modern analytics to deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy (50%)

• Define and drive product vision for Decision Science and AI enablement initiatives.
• Translate business needs into actionable product roadmaps with clear success metrics.
• Create executive-level presentations and strategic narratives to influence stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Product) to align strategies and deliver outcomes.
• Decision Science & AI Enablement (50%)
• Analyze data to deliver actionable insights for supply growth and program design (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, MicroStrategy).
• Perform quantitative analyses to identify opportunities and build investment cases (Python, R, ML & Statistical Modeling).
• Establish reporting cadence, monitor KPIs, and share updates with stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI/BI trends to accelerate data modernization efforts (Generative AI, Augmented Analytics).
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to enable AI-driven insights and modern BI capabilities (Cloud Platforms: Azure, APIs).

We’d love to hear from people with...

• Experience: 5+ years in analytics, decision science, or product strategy roles.
• Education: BA/BS in business or quantitative discipline (Stats, Math, Comp Sci, Engineering, Econ); Masters preferred.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills with an executive presence.
• Proven ability to drive projects from concept to impact in ambiguous environments.
• Technical proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern BI tools; familiarity with AI/ML concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI-driven insights into dashboards, semantic models, or data marts.
• Expertise advanced AI techniques and building AI-orchestrated pipelines for complex data analysis.

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.

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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.

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