Equipment Strategy Leader — Product & Growth

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Stock program

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a senior manager, product - Equipment Strategy, to shape the equipment strategy for future coffeehouses, align with operating models, partner workflows, and customer priorities, and influence capital investments.

You will partner across Retail Ops, Product, Engineering, Coffeehouse Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Store Development, Technology, and Customer Experience to define equipment requirements and lead test-and-learn initiatives, communicating clearly to executives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; US military experience counts.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in strategy, consumer product, or technical project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business case development skills.
• Experience managing program or portfolio budgets and capital investments.
• Ability to translate complex challenges into clear strategic recommendations.
• Experience shaping long-term strategies and equipment portfolios.
• Comfort working in ambiguity and balancing priorities.
• Excellent communication and executive storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Shape equipment strategy for future coffeehouses and capital investment recommendations.
• Translate complex problems into actionable business recommendations with rigorous analysis.
• Lead cross-functional equipment planning and commercialization work.
• Drive alignment across the organization with leadership-ready materials.
• Contribute to a strong team culture with curiosity and ownership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Business case development

Stakeholder management

Storytelling & presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or related advanced degree

Job description

Starbucks is seeking a senior manager, product - Equipment Strategy, to shape the equipment strategy for future coffeehouses, align with operating models, partner workflows, and customer priorities, and influence capital investments.

You will partner across Retail Ops, Product, Engineering, Coffeehouse Development, Finance, Supply Chain, Store Development, Technology, and Customer Experience to define equipment requirements and lead test-and-learn initiatives, communicating clearly to executives