Now Brewing - Technical product manager Sr.
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.
The right candidate will possess a strong technical product management background, with demonstrated knowledge of cloud products within the Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform spaces. This role will focus on building and leading a Cloud Center of Excellence, with special focus on customer engagement, cloud product knowledge, curation of learning curriculum, multi-media communications, digital accessibility, product release planning and product lifecycle management.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
The technical product manager acts as the primary point of contact for all aspects of a cloud center of excellence and the business, governance, and policies within. Responsibilities will include collaborating with peers to define, implement, communicate, and maintain Cloud governance, strategy, policy, standards, product roadmap and best practices. From product inception, through launch, and through the customer journey, you will envision how each team is going to play a role in the product's success. Emphasis should be placed on being an advocate for the end-users and in building and improving features based on their pain points; and to continuously iterate based on their feedback.
Develop and maintain a roadmap for product delivery
Work closely with customer users to understand product needs and with provider product
groups to stay abreast of new developments and to ensure they are ready to support Starbucks users when needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure "look-forward" approach is employed to promote alignment of vision and execution
Develop, define track and report on success metrics
Monitor overall results and make recommendations for change based on results
Develop and make recommendations of best practices for governance, policy, learning, and support
Deep knowledge of cloud product tools within Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform and ability to communicate this knowledge both up and down
Work closely with Talent Lab and internal organization partners to curate, deliver, and update cloud learning content
Oversee and track contractual benefits like support, financial assistance, proactive engagements, workshops, and consultation offerings
Work within an Agile environment
Basic Qualifications
We'd love to hear from people with:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Demonstrated ability to use analytics and optimization tools to inform product planning and prioritization (5 years)
Demonstrated ability to work with design and engineering to deliver customer facing features (5 years)
Hands on experience in developing roadmaps, priorities, features, story outlines, writing user stories, refining product backlogs, and coordinating/prioritizing conflicting requirements in a fast-paced, changing environment with variety of stakeholders (5 years)
Industry experience in a technology environment with a record of successfully delivering complex products (7 years)

Preferred QualificationsWe'd especially love to hear from people with:
7 years of industry experience in a technology environment with a record of successfully delivering complex products.
Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform product knowledge (3 years)
Defining and overseeing governance, policy, and business administration in Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform (3 years)
Strong verbal and written communications skills, ability to quickly master new systems and/or processes, capacity to stay organized while managing competing priorities.
Prior programming experience a plus
Hands on experience in developing technical roadmaps, story outlines, writing user stories, refining product backlogs, and coordinating/prioritizing conflicting requirements in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Detail- and results-oriented, able to analyze data to justify product decisions and apply key learnings.
Ability to thoroughly understand complex business and technical issues and influence decision making.
Ability to plan for and review technical programming specifications.
Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities.
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Consistently uses communications skills to influence outcomes.
Ability to influence others without authority to get things done in a timely fashion.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong knowledge of agile development practices, methodologies, and tools
From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.
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!
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