Associate Strategy Manager, Experience Innovation

Now Brewing – associate strategy manager, experience innovation! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition and 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 an associate strategy manager, you will be a key member of the Experience Innovation Team, responsible for continuously innovating store experiences for our partners and customers to unleash enterprise value. You will lead strategic projects, influence cross-functional teams, build implementation processes, and present recommendations to senior leadership. You will be a part of a high-performing team, be at the center of emerging store experiences, and bring innovation to life in stores. You will have the opportunity to connect directly with partners and customers. This job will require creativity, data-supported decision-making, effective communication, and continuous pursuit of progress and learning. We seek a self-driven, organized, strategically minded individual to lead some of the enterprise's most exciting store innovation work.

As an associate strategy manager, you will…

·       Drive high visibility innovation projects, which require identifying and sizing problems to solve, developing strategic solutions, and designing tests and roadmaps to scale

·       Present to leaders and build stakeholder engagement with compelling narratives and qualitative and quantitative insights, rooted in business and org realities, and yet, aspirational for the future we want to craft   

·       Develop a robust and detailed work plan for key projects. Manage workload and progress to ensure cross-functional teams design workflow and offer a strategic perspective. Lead projects and represent the strategy team.

·       Organize and support the team in problem-solving and defining approaches that lead to solutions. Prepare detailed modeling with minimal guidance and utilize creative information sources to access needed data.

·       Work with and influence cross functional partners across Retail Ops, Store Development, Store Operations, Finance, DAIBO, and more. You will also have an opportunity to work directly with store partners to understand their experience and how they will operate in new store concepts.

We’d love to hear from people with:

·       Project management (5 years)

·       Data analysis and modeling (5 years)

·       Leading cross-functional teams (1 years)

·       Developing and delivering presentations to executive-level audiences (1 year)

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Strong analytical ability

·       Strong leadership skills

·       Clear and compelling communication style

·       Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·       Experienced in Smartsheet, Tableau, Oracle

·       Able to simplify and structure complex or ambiguous problems

·       Detailed financial and statistical understanding

·       Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities

·       Build effective relationships with all people inside and outside of Starbucks

·       Makes timely and quality decisions based on a combination of analysis, experience, and judgment and adhering to Starbuck's Missions & Values

Join us and be part of something bigger.  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.), a 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 according to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and under 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.

*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, 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 applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.