Associate Manager - Creative Operations

Remote (Washington State)

6 months contract (possible extension or conversion)

$42-47/ hour

Join the largest coffee retail company in the country! This multinational chain is looking for an Associate Manager to join its Creative Operations team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and seek opportunities for career growth, this could be a great opportunity!

The Associate Manager will assist in developing and executing marketing plans and programs for promotions, brand initiatives, and categories.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of release management best practices across digital channels. They should have at least four years of experience in product or brand management and project management.

Associate Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing plans and programs for promotions, brand initiatives, and categories.
• Maintain brand consistency across digital and traditional marketing channels.
• Ensure data quality and contribute to delivering exceptional digital experiences for customers.
• Apply release management principles and best practices to optimize digital processes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to data quality and delivering exceptional digital experiences for customers.
• Possess deep knowledge of release management principles and best practices.
• Effectively manage projects in a fast-paced remote work environment.
• Oversee daily workload in Jira, participate in stand-ups, and engage in cross-team meetings.
• Lead release management functions within the team.
• Work cross-functionally with 40+ partners, facilitating meetings and maintaining the project dashboard.
• Coordinate updates across cross-functional teams.
• Conduct Promo Release Retros post-launch and implement action items from retrospective meetings.
• Organize biweekly check-ins and follow-ups.
• Support leadership communication by preparing and reviewing decks before and after launches.

Associate Manager Qualifications:

• 4+ years of release management experience – Managing and optimizing release processes.
• 4+ years of data analysis experience – Interpreting data to drive informed decisions.
• 2+ years of experience communicating with senior leadership – Presenting insights and recommendations effectively.
• 2+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams – Driving collaboration and project execution.
• Excellent communication skills – Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail – Ensuring accuracy in data, strategy, and execution.