product manager, Engineering Deployment & Scale-up
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Starbucks scores A on the Alion truth index.
Now Brewing - product manager - Engineering Deployment & Scale-up! #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 a product manager on the Engineering Deployment & Scale-up team, you will help transform the business- driving a step change in productivity, improving the customer and partner experience, supporting our sustainability goals and enhancing the quality of our food and beverage. You will help realize a disruptive ambition and big, iconic moves for Starbucks at scale, in engine strategy, equipment and packaging.
As a product manager, Engineering Deployment & Scale-up, you will…
Drive holistic understanding of consumers, partners and marketplace to identify opportunities to build Starbucks competitive advantage
Define product briefs and quantify problems to solve to assist engineering in developing solutions with clear KPIs and success criteria.
Lead cross functional teams through ambiguity to bring “big ideas” to life
Evaluate, prioritize and lead decisions regarding equipment innovation based on customer and partner need, financial viability, technical feasibility, sustainability goals and brand fit
Lead testing and roll out approach for equipment innovation to enable productivity improvements, cost savings and complexity reductions
We’d love to hear from people with:
Experience leading multiple projects, with proven success in driving team engagement
Proven ability to influence and mobilize cross functional teams to get things to market
A strength in driving clarity and organizational focus
Ability to influence peers and leadership to meet strategic objectives and drive effective execution
Skills to create and leverage strategy to lead highly complex, ambiguous business priorities with clear and compelling communication and plans to execute
Skills to create and drive highly ambiguous and complex financial business decisions and proven track record of thinking in terms of possibilities vs. restrictions
Basic understanding of technology and the ability to work well with cross-functional technical partners
Success in creating a welcoming team environment, creating a culture in alignment with Starbucks Mission and Values
Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of US military experience
3-5 years - Progressive experience in product or brand management
3-5 years - Project leadership in a cross-functional environment
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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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 [email protected].