manager, strategy (12 month contract)

Starbucks; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Strategy Manager to drive planning processes and cross-functional innovation initiatives. This Director-level role in the Toronto area offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, focusing on strategic issues and solutions to unlock growth.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Health coverage

Stock and savings programs

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in strategic formulation and supporting teams.
• Experience in innovation and problem validation.
• Knowledge of Human Centered Design and strong project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner across business for critical innovation and problem-solving.
• Manage planning and decision-making forums.
• Support strategic portfolio management and track high-value projects.

Skills

Strategic formulation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Human Centered Design

Strong communication

Project leadership

Job description

Now Brewing – Strategy Managers! #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.

As a Manager, Strategy, you will be part of a team that grounds every decision we make in truth and insight, builds and operationalizes the strategic plan, and helps the Canadian business and its partners unlock innovation and growth. This role contributes to Starbucks' success by leading Canada’s planning processes and driving critical cross-functional innovation programs aligned with our key business priorities. You will identify key issues, design problem-solving approaches, collaborate across teams to gather insights, generate hypotheses, and develop solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategy & Innovation: Partner across the business on critical innovation priorities, support problem-solving, define issues, develop hypotheses, and drive solutions.
• Process & Governance: Manage planning and decision-making forums, facilitate leadership decisions, and enable strategic plan execution.
• Program Management: Support strategic portfolio management, prioritize initiatives, and provide visibility on progress of high-value projects.
• Leadership: Support planning and review processes, galvanize teams around priorities responding to opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with others, challenge the status quo, and inspire partners to achieve results.

Additional responsibilities include creating dynamic presentations, sharing insights with leadership, and expanding partner capabilities in Human Centered Design and The Starbucks Way.

We are seeking candidates with:

• 5-8 years of experience in strategic formulation, problem-solving, or supporting teams in similar roles.
• Experience in innovation, problem validation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of Human Centered Design and data-driven insights.
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.

Starbucks offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health coverage, stock and savings programs, flexible scheduling, and paid time off. The role is based in the greater Toronto area with a hybrid work model allowing remote work up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming environment for all applicants. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Retail