senior digital product manager

Now Brewing - senior digital 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.


As a senior digital product manager, for Third-Party (3P) on the Starbucks Card & Gifting team, you will be the strategic owner of the 3P channel and distribution for North America and oversee how Starbucks gift cards are distributed, sold, and integrated across retailers and external platforms.


As a senior digital product manager , you will..

• Serve as the primary relationship owner for strategic distribution partners, including Blackhawk Network (BHN) and InComm, driving alignment on business objectives, growth strategies, and operational execution
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key retail and marketplace partners, including Amazon, Target, Kroger, and other major accounts, leading business reviews and joint growth planning
• Define and execute third-party channel strategies spanning distribution, product assortment, merchandising, placement, and marketing to drive growth, market share, and customer reach.
• Own the annual third-party marketing and merchandising budget, optimizing promotional investments to maximize business impact and return on investments
• Lead biannual product portfolio and assortment planning, ensuring alignment with seasonal priorities, retail partner needs, inventory requirements, and merchandising strategies.
• Analyze sales, market, and partner performance data to identify trends, evaluate business opportunities, and inform strategic recommendations.
• Monitor competitive activity, industry developments, and emerging distribution trends to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and shape future investment decisions.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Minimum 5+ years progressive responsibility in Digital Product Management
• 7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, channel management, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in the gift card industry, with a strong understanding of retail, digital and enterprise sales channel, industry trends, and growth drivers
• Curious, highly motivated self-starter
• Proficient with the application of quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Experience managing third-party distribution channels, strategic partnerships, retail accounts, marketplaces, or channel growth businesses
• Proficient with developing and executing strategic business plans while managing complex partner and stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including budget ownership, forecasting, business case development, and performance management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Advanced degree
• Experience working within gift cards, retail, ecommerce, or digital commerce businesses
• Demonstrated success managing and growing complex partner ecosystems across retailers, distributors, marketplaces, or other third-party channels

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.


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