Now Brewing – director, innovation strategy - Emerging Experiences! #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 the Director of Emerging Experiences, you will play an important role on the experience innovation leadership team. This team encompasses emerging experiences, scaled formats, performance management, and evaluation. We design for the with an emphasis on completeness vs. competition within markets by creating purpose-defined stores.
As a dir., innovation strategy - Emerging Experiences, you will…
Developing a repeatable innovation process for store formats and experiences—You will work with teams to develop breakthrough net new concept innovations and concepts that can impact existing pipeline and renovations.
Lead format research to inform insights and opportunities for existing portfolio & innovation pipeline—You will focus on concept development to drive profitable trade area growth at scale, with speed, and on brand.
Develop and optimize early format concepts that shape the ecosystem of our store portfolio. You will collaborate with teams throughout the organization to support our ability to scale future iterations that improve the partner and customer experience while creating a third place for the communities we serve.
Innovate and expand store standards to create more accessible retail
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 following Starbucks’ guiding principles
Inspire and influence others around the potential of new concepts and store innovation–You will partner with teams within store operations, market planning, store development, and retail leaders to innovate for scale.
We’d love to hear from people with:
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional projects with significant financial impact and monitor people from multiple levels, 3-5 years.
Experience in project planning, management, and delivery, including all elements of scope, time, costs, risk assessment, integration, and communications, 3-5 years.
Working across functional business units to develop effective business solutions that align with company and business objectives, 7-10 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.
*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 applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.