senior manager, Global Channel Development Sustainability

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Starbucks College Achievement Plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a Senior Manager Global Channel Development Sustainability to lead the sustainability roadmap across six global partnerships and align with enterprise commitments.

You will orchestrate cross-functional teams, translate evolving regulations into actionable plans, and drive high-impact initiatives to ensure compliance and license to operate while embedding sustainability into innovation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience leading sustainability programs in CPG, retail, or supply chain.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives with Legal, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Brand.
• Strong program and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Deep understanding of regulatory topics (EPR, PPWR, Green Claims) and translating into actions.
• Experience supporting external partnerships or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop GCD Sustainability Roadmap across six global partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage risks and dependencies.
• Translate evolving regulations into actionable plans ensuring compliance.
• Lead US EPR workstreams and shape scalable solutions.
• Advise product owners to embed sustainability into innovation.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Strategic partnerships

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability

Job description

Now Brewing – Senior Manager Global Channel Development Sustainability! #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. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Leads Global Channel Development sustainability strategy by turning evolving regulatory context along with enterprise and partnership commitments into clear plans. With partnerships shapes global roadmaps, mobilizes cross-functional teams, and drives high-impact priority workstreams, including critical regulatory projects, to ensure compliance, license to operate, and advance Starbucks public and partnership commitments.

As a Senior Manager Global Channel Development Sustainability, you will…

• Develop GCD Sustainability Roadmap: Own the 2030 sustainability roadmap development across six global partnerships, ensuring alignment to Starbucks and partnerships’ sustainability commitments, proactively identifying gaps, trade-offs, and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Orchestration: Serve as the central sustainability lead for GCD, aligning with teams (Enterprise Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, packaging engineering, Brand etc.) and regional teams on priorities, direction, and execution, while managing key risks and dependencies.
• Regulatory & Compliance Delivery: Translate evolving global regulations (e.g., EPR, PPWR, Green Claims, etc.) into clear, actionable plans that ensure compliance, reduce risk, and manage cost.
• US EPR Workstream Leadership: Lead GCD strategy and workstreams within the EPR Taskforce, shaping the GCD approach in partnership with Enterprise and external advisors to ensure compliant, scalable solutions that reflect GCD business needs and avoid duplication and license to operate.
• Initiatives & Innovation Integration: Advise brand and product owners on sustainability, and score stage gate projects against sustainability criteria to ensure sustainability is embedded into innovation through clear input and evaluation.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 5–10 years of experience leading sustainability, managing regulations, or complex strategy programs, ideally within CPG, retail, or supply chain environments
• Experience working across cross-functional teams (e.g., Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, Brand, packaging engineering) to deliver programs and projects
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track milestones, and navigate ambiguity
• Understanding of sustainability topics and changing regulatory landscape (e.g., packaging, EPR, environmental claims), with ability to translate into business actions
• Experience supporting or managing external partnerships or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to create clarity, influence partners, and effectively share updates and recommendations
• Ability to analyze information, connect the dots across teams, and contribute to practical, data-driven solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability preferred

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.

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Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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