manager strategy, Store Platforms & Insights (Hybrid - U.S.)_

Seattle

Now Brewing – **strategy manager, Store Platforms & Insights** (Hybrid - U.S.)

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One who puts partners first, recognizes the importance of human connection, and is powered by innovation and entrepreneurship, with coffee at our core. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This Strategy Manager sits on the Store Platforms and Insights team supporting the Operate and Maintain domains. You will work in close partnership with the Product team supporting front-end platform and data strategy. Critical to the success of this role is the ability to work across the organization including business functions, DAIBO and Starbucks Technology to shape the arc of our data from what we capture to how we store and utilize it in decision-driven business applications. Key projects include Store Health Pyramid, Decision Center 2.0, IoT data enablement and initial scoping of AI-driven store action planning.

**Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:**

Lead strategic problem-solving efforts to identify key issues, develop hypotheses and design required analysis

Plan and manage programs to ensure they are aligned with strategic priorities, company business goals and desired partner outcomes

Conduct analysis and problem solve to make informed recommendations to organizational and enterprise leadership

Develop and tell stories with data and insights that are compelling and persuasive for leaders, partners and shareholders

Prepare, communicate, and educate end-user groups on changes in processes, tools & enablers within the organization.

Manage and develop direct reports to build positive team culture, nurture talent growth, and deliver business results.

**We’d love to hear from people with:**

Ability to coach, train, develop, and lead a team

High comfort working with technology solutions and systems; bonus points working on predictive analytics solutions coupled with AI/ML services

High learning agility, growth mindset and curiosity.

Skills in systems thinking, seeking to understand the interconnectedness of the organizational system and ability to select the optimal levers to drive desired outcome(s)

Demonstrated success developing and deploying comprehensive strategies (3 years)

Experience in strategic consulting, brand/product management or analytics (5 years)

Established experience with program management and leading cross-functional teams (5 years)

Experience supporting operating plans, timeline management, and business casing (5 years)

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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 (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/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.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .