Now Brewing… manager, project management!

The manager, project management, contributes to Starbucks success by managing the planning, development, testing and implementation of large or highly complex programs or processes impacting the store environment and/or one or more business units. Manages or oversees programs to ensure they are on time and within budgets. Develops short- and long-term plans that are consistent with the needs and priorities of the business. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

As a manager, project management, you will…

• Leadership
• Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:
• Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
• Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company.
• Planning and Execution
• Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:
• Develops long-term strategies and plans including project charters, scope and audit plans.
• Forecasts resource requirements both internally and externally to ensure timeline success.
• Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
• Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.
• Business Requirements
• Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:
• Leads project teams and subteams to develop and implement new programs and process improvements. Develops project charter for prioritization and approval. Develops and monitors projects in accordance with Starbucks established program management methodologies. Ensures that multiple projects meet specified timelines and deliver expected results.
• Monitors and manages project and program schedules, progress and costs to ensure that expected results are delivered on time and within budget. Monitors and manages project plans as needed. Consolidates, communicates and ensures resolution of all issues. May develop and collect performance metrics.
• Negotiates and manages consultant contracts; ensures successful resolution of issues.
• Oversees the design, development, testing, rollout and audit of programs. Provides project oversight on all programs and projects.
• Represents business unit, department or functional area on cross-functional project teams. Provides functional expertise to assess potential financial and operational impact.
• Partner Development & Team Building
• Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:
• Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.
• Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
• Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
• Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partner, business and customer results.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• **Project Management.**Proven experience applying industry-based project and change management methodologies and tools on medium to large complex problems including defining and measuring their success.
• Influence. E xperience bringing strategic priorities and an effective Rhythm of the Business to live in a large, highly matrixed organization.
• **Mentor.**Experience mentoring and managing other project managers in program and project management.
• Fast/Agile. Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
• Innovative.Brings intellectual curiosity and creativity, can think outside the box on new ways of working and new ways of using data to influence and drive our priorities.
• Change Leader. Someone who has designed and implemented change initiatives – can selflessly influence at all levels.
• Team Player. Critical that this person puts team first – wants to be part of a team, appreciates diversity in a team, prioritizes the collective team over the individual.
• **Empowered.Offers solutions to address problems.**Challenges the status quo. Has courage to take an unpopular stance.
• Tactical & Strategic. Can manage the tactical/administrative with sense of urgency and strong stakeholder support.While also able to connect the dots with internal needs, market trends, business direction, to develop relevant plans and programs.
• Elevates Store Development Function.I n addition to supporting the Global Planning & Business Integration team and focusing on our direct stakeholder needs, someone who also has a positive attitude and commitment to elevate Store Development.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

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.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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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