strategy manager, Emerging Experience Innovation (Hybrid - Seattle)

Now Brewing - Strategy Manager, Emerging Experience Innovation (Hybrid - Seattle)! #tobeapartner

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

As a strategy manager on the emerging experience innovation team, you will be leading innovation and driving strategy for new concepts and optimization of existing store formats at Starbucks. You will be a part of a high-performing team and at the center of the emerging store experiences. This job will require creativity, data supported decision making, effective communication, and continuous pursuit of progress and learning. We are seeking a self-driven, organized, strategically minded individual to lead some of the most exciting store innovation work in the enterprise.

As a strategy manger, you will...

• Drive the purpose-defined strategy - You will be responsible for contributing short- and long-term strategy through a blend of format performance evaluation, consumer and competitive insights, and brand and partner considerations.

• Lead the development of big bet innovation - Lead the development of new concepts, including collaborating and actively problem solving with cross-functional project teams to ensure timely and strong execution of innovation.

• Facilitate the innovation process - Lead cross-functional teams through the design thinking methodology. Regularly provide learnings and insights and produce results and recommendations throughout the process.

• Inspire and influence others - Partner with Store Operations, Design, Tryer, and other key teams to drive concepts to reach their full potential. Additionally, you will provide recommendations to senior leaders across both the SSC and regions.

• Manage others - You will set goals for the work team and actively providing partners with coaching, feedback and development opportunities and modeling leadership behavior for the larger team.

• Enjoy working on an energetic, fun team and have a clear ability to drive the business forward as part of a highly collaborative team, while acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Progressive experience in strategy management, 6-10 years

• Project leadership in a cross-functional environment, 6-10 years

• Progressive experience leading the development and implementation of new or existing product, format concepts or strategies

• 5+ years' experience in financial forecasting, in-depth analytics, business case development and P&L management

• Experience managing others, 3+ years

• MBA Strongly preferred

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

*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.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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 ~~~ .