strategy manager, Global Coffee

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Stock program

Tuition coverage

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a strategy manager for Global Coffee to lead planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-wide initiatives impacting the Global Coffee & Tea business. You will partner with Global Coffee leadership and cross-functional teams to define strategies, build solutions, and secure alignment across the organization.

In this role, you will champion strategic programs, develop high-impact communications for executives, drive cross-functional momentum, and translate insights into

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in strategic planning or management consulting.
• Experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide programs—ideally in retail, CPG or foodservice.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to influence at executive level.
• Ability to work across organizational boundaries and manage ambiguity.
• Experience in International and North America business contexts.

Responsibilities

• Champion business strategies for Global Coffee with the executive team; identify problems to solve and drive solutions across the enterprise.
• Develop and deliver high-quality Global Coffee stakeholder communications at the global executive level.
• Steward cross-functional alignment and momentum on strategic initiatives; build relationships and influence on behalf of Global Coffee leadership.
• Synthesize data, stakeholder inputs, and creative thinking to generate actionable insights for high-stakes global challenges.

Job description

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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.

This role contributes to Starbucks success by leading the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, enterprise-wide project initiatives impacting the Global Coffee & Tea business. This partner will define consult with Global Coffee leadership as well as cross-functional leadership teams to build strategies, define business solutions and gain alignment of key cross-functional stakeholders. This role will also steward Global Coffee & Tea program deployment including rhythm of the business activities, team leadership, business readiness, change management, training, and communications.

As a strategy manager, Global Coffee, you will…

• Champion business strategies for Global Coffee across the executive leadership team, identifying problems to solve, refine strategies and driving solutions forward across the global enterprise
• Develop & deliver compelling Global Coffee stakeholder communications at the global, executive level (high-fidelity visual and written communications)
• Steward cross-functional alignment and momentum on key strategic initiatives, taking a lead role in relationship-building and influence on behalf of the Global Coffee executive team
• Combine multi-faceted contextual inputs with research, data analysis, stakeholder inputs, and creative brainstorming to generate fresh insights and breakthrough solutions on high-stakes, global enterprise challenges in the Global Coffee space

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• Experience in management consulting, strategy, or similar problem-solving role, ideally in retail, CPG or foodservice industry
• Proven experience in leading large-scale, enterprise-wide projects – ideally within the supply chain and/or high-risk commodity space
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, strength in problem-solving, solutioning effectively through with ambiguity
• Experience of working across organizational boundaries at all levels, including high-visibility, executive-level
• International and North America business experience
• Excels in written and oral communication
• 5-8 years of experience in strategic planning, or management consulting
• 5-8 years leading complex programs and projects

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 https://www.starbucksbenefits.comstarbucksbenefits.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.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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