Director, Decision Science — Finance Data & AI Strategy

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bean Stock

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Director of Decision Science to lead the Finance data strategy, governance, and modernization. You will build a high‑performing team of data scientists and analysts, shaping trusted data foundations to enable advanced analytics, AI, and strategic decision support across Finance.

As a partner, you will collaborate with Finance leaders, Starbucks Technology, and Enterprise Data & Analytics to drive adoption and measurable business value.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• Experience with cloud tech for data and analytics solutions (Azure, AWS)
• Expertise or experience in Excel, SQL, Tableau / PowerBI and Python, R or other advanced analytics scripting language or experimental design platforms
• Expertise in data methodologies and skills in accordance with business applicability and insights operationalization
• Experience managing small teams of 2-4 individuals
• Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Years of experience in specific field of designated skills 10 years

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for how Finance transforms the current framework for decision support, advanced analytics, and predictive outcomes into a strategy enterprise capability.
• Lead data modernization and architecture efforts to deliver a durable, future-state environment as the foundation for advance analytics, AI utilization, automation, and future-ready decision support.
• Establish governance and stewardship best practices to enhance data quality, accountability, ownership, and consistent use of KPIs and metrics.
• Translate the strategy into results by developing clear program scope, objectives, and milestones to deliver solutions on committed timelines.
• Build enterprise partnerships and drive adoption through strategic connections with Starbucks Technology, key stakeholders, and partnerships within the Finance organization.

Skills

BA/BS or equivalent

Cloud data analytics

Excel, SQL, Tableau/PowerBI

Python, R or similar

Data methodologies

Team leadership (2-4)

Attention to detail & communication

10 years experience

Education

MS in Stats, Math, CS, Eng, Econ, Psychology, Quantitative Social Science, or similar

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

PowerBI

Python

R

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Director of Decision Science to lead the Finance data strategy, governance, and modernization. You will build a high‑performing team of data scientists and analysts, shaping trusted data foundations to enable advanced analytics, AI, and strategic decision support across Finance.

As a partner, you will collaborate with Finance leaders, Starbucks Technology, and Enterprise Data & Analytics to drive adoption and measurable business value.