Now Brewing – group manager, Business Strategy, Equipment Innovation ! #tobeapartner

　　From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

　　As a Group Manager, Business Strategy, Equipment you will help transform the business- driving a step change in productivity, improving the customer and partner experience, supporting our sustainability goals and enhancing the quality of our food and beverage. You will help realize a disruptive ambition and big, iconic moves for Starbucks at scale, in engine strategy, equipment and packaging.

　　Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:

　　· Drive the engagement, development and performance of all members of your team

　　· Drive holistic strategy and storytelling for equipment portfolio for a broad audience

　　· Identify innovation opportunities to build Starbucks competitive advantage by understanding consumers, partners and the marketplace

　　· Evaluate, prioritize and lead decisions regarding equipment innovation based on customer and partner need, financial viability, technical feasibility, sustainability goals and brand fit

　　· Lead cross functional teams through ambiguity to bring “big ideas” to life

　　· Be the business strategy lead for all international equipment project needs to ensure specific markets are supported

　　· Lead testing and roll out approach for equipment innovation to enable productivity improvements, cost savings and complexity reductions

　　· Automatously drive alignment across multiple senior leaders and influence cross functional teams to support new ideas and achieve ambitious enterprise goals

　　We’d love to hear from people with:

　　·Experience leading direct teams, with proven success in driving team engagement

　　·Proven ability to influence and mobilize peers, leaders, and cross functional teams to meet strategic objectives and drive effective execution

　　·A strength in driving clarity and organizational focus

　　·Skills to create and leverage strategy to lead highly complex, ambiguous business priorities with clear and compelling communication and plans to execute

　　·Success in creating a welcoming team environment, creating a culture in alignment with Starbucks Mission and Values

　　5-7 years – Progressive experience in product or brand management

　　3-5 years - Project leadership in a cross-functional environment

　　MBA preferred

　　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. [U.S. posting]

　　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!

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 206-318-0660 or via email at [email protected] .