Description From the beginning , this team set out to be a different kind of organization—one that not only celebrates its craft and rich traditions but also fosters a strong sense of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who are passionate about their work and guided by a commitment to service. Join the Culture and Influencers Marketing Project Management team, where project management is approached as much an art as it is a science. You bring a proven ability to drive business strategies to completion by leading highly matrixed, cross-functional teams. You understand that strong partnerships are essential to success and thrive in collaborative environments. As a Senior Project Manager, you will: + Contribute to the success of the organization by partnering with assigned business units within Marketing to drive program and agency management. + Play a key role in cross-functional marketing planning and execution. + Approach project management with creativity and precision, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external agencies. + Lead with a strategic mindset, solve problems with confidence, and manage tasks with logic and clarity. + The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, a creative problem solver, a confident communicator, and a collaborative team player. Key projects: • Creators Program, store partner support for those creating content to help expand the program . Technology requirements?: • Microsoft Office Suite • Smartsheet Years experience?: • 7 + Required background ? Skills? • Ability to comfortable navigate and thrive in ambiguity • Ability to lead in a heavy matrixed organization across several cross functional teams • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, at both orally and in writing • Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines - Change management skills • Ability to manage, lead and mentor team members • Ability to define objectives, scope and resources for projects extending beyond a department or business unit • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Ability to establish cross functional, collaborative relationships with business partners, and lead cross functional teams 7+ years • Ability to lead complex program and project efforts to completion 7+ years • Project management, including all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, procurement, human resources, and communications 7 years • Managing creative agencies through entire creative process 7+ years • Managing complex large-scale or multiple mid-sized projects 7+ years • Requirements gathering and analysis 7+ years Skills Project management, Digital marketing, Media, Strategy, social media, Marketing campaign, Marketing strategy, Product marketing Additional Skills & Qualifications Team culture/work environment: • Highly interactive team • Collaborative to meet deadlines as needed Daily Responsibilities: • Serve as primary project management contact for highly complex and visible social media influencer, programmatic work and lead cross functional team(s) managing programs or projects through the entire process from kickoff to completion. • Immersing in our Starbucks culture & ensuring this employee-centric program is executed through the lens of our Mission & Values. • Manage and monitors project or program schedules, progress and costs to ensure expected results are delivered on time and within budget, with the ability to anticipate & mitigate challenges and escalate risk when necessary to successfully gain alignment on best path forward. • Develop and manage strong client relationships across all assigned businesses and teams to flawlessly execute campaign work and optimize processes to further meet/exceeds Starbucks standards. This includes, understanding the essential dynamics, strategies and drivers of assigned client businesses in order to provide value-add counsel on overall marketing and communication strategy and execution. • Influence processes for improving business planning, cross functional communication, work integration and teamwork between partners from cross-functional departments to achieve KPIs. • Apply experience in leading relationships with creative agencies to successfully brief and guide work through the creative development, production, and delivery process. Leveraging a depth of marketing knowledge/capabilities as consult to Starbucks business partner on requirements, strategies and opportunities for innovation across Starbucks paid/owned/earned channels. • Partners with cross functional team to track success metrics and program performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and to integrate learnings into future initiatives. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $76.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 19, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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