associate manager, creative operations - Project Management

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The associate manager, Creative Operations will oversee content review and approvals across assigned workstreams, ensuring deliverables are executed on time and aligned with strategy. The ideal candidate will collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, manage timelines and production schedules. This role also focuses on balancing multiple priorities, identifying risks, optimizing processes, and building strong partnerships while supporting continuous improvement and team knowledge sharing. Candidate should model and exemplify the Starbucks Mission & Values.

Requirements

Ability to function effectively in an ambiguous environment with the flexibility to change course as required to respond to new situations
Expert communicator and ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing
Strong organizational skills
Ability & willingness to learn new technologies & concepts quickly. Interest in technology & digital innovation to solve complex customer and marketer problems
BA/BS with concentration in business, marketing, technology or similar field required
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills and an ability to think outside the box to achieve results.
Able to execute best-in-class vendor management processes with minimal oversight. Understands digital production & operations vendors and their capabilities.
Ability & willingness to learn new technologies & concepts quickly. Interest in technology & digital innovation to solve complex customer and marketer problems.
3-5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Serve as primary contact for print and digital content routing and approval within specified workstreams.
Proactively builds strong relationships both inside and outside of the Creative Production team to ensure cross-functional collaboration and connection.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
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
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
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
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement