Global Brand Strategy & Operations Lead - International

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage through Starbucks AAQ

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a senior manager for International Brand, Strategy & Business Operations. You will connect global and regional teams to advance brand priorities through planning, communications, and cross-functional leadership, turning strategy into coordinated action across markets.

The role emphasizes defining brand rhythm, leading strategic initiatives, and leveraging AI tools to automate workflows and accelerate decisions, with a focus on multi-market growth.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, brand, business operations, or related field.
• Experience in consumer retail or global multi-market environments.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across levels and influence cross-functional partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to balance priorities.
• Strong written and verbal storytelling for executive audiences.
• Strong data fluency to translate insights into actions.
• Curiosity and bias toward action in a lean team; AI-forward mindset.
• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, manage, and strengthen the International Brand rhythm of business across global and regional teams.
• Use AI and digital tools to automate workflows and improve efficiency.
• Design and lead global knowledge-sharing forums surfacing market insights.
• Lead leadership alignment and communications for executives across International and Global Brand.
• Develop and execute strategic communications aligned with brand priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to define and drive high-priority strategic initiatives with clear roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Storytelling

Data-driven decisions

AI mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Starbucks Coffee Company seeks a senior manager for International Brand, Strategy & Business Operations. You will connect global and regional teams to advance brand priorities through planning, communications, and cross-functional leadership, turning strategy into coordinated action across markets.

The role emphasizes defining brand rhythm, leading strategic initiatives, and leveraging AI tools to automate workflows and accelerate decisions, with a focus on multi-market growth.