Associate Strategy Manager - Staffing And Scheduling Excellence

Now Brewing – associate strategy manager, staffing and scheduling excellence! #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.

This partner will help shape the future for retail partners; creating strategies for how we will deliver the partner experience through staffing and scheduling. The team is responsible for consulting on, enabling, and leading work for North America and Canada, leveraging an operational lens to directly impact retail partners' experience through staffing and scheduling. We are seeking a candidate who is innately curious, creatively solution-oriented, and willing to develop clarity from ambiguity.

The successful candidate must know how to: create structured presentations illustrating key business issues, new insights, and recommendations. This partner will be supporting and leading strategic projects within the staffing and scheduling space, including identifying key issues, data analysis, developing the problem-solving approach, managing cross-functional relationships, and developing and communicating management-level recommendations.

As an associate strategy manager, you will…

• Organize assigned portions of problems and projects into logical components, organize a robust work plan, and develop a problem-solving approach
• Financial and data analysis, with support, utilizing disparate information from multiples sources to support problem identification
• Lead projects, partnering cross-functionally to design processes and offer strategic problem-solving support to drive and represent an aligned strategic approach

We’d love to hear from people with…

• 3 years of Project management skills for large and complex problems
• Undergraduate degree or MBA Preferred
• Experience creating & delivering management-level presentations
• Data analysis and project management capabilities
• Experience with Microsoft suite
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and create clarity and strategy in new/undiscovered spaces
• Experience or interest in retail operations
• 5 years of general business experience in large, multi-disciplinary organizations
• Experiencing understanding, managing, and cultivating their stakeholder communities

 

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into actionable insights
• Ability to positively contribute, lead, and develop cross-functional teams
• Ability to present complicated material to various audiences in a concise and effective way
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
• Ability to simplify and structure complex and ambiguous problems
• Data analysis (financial, sales, operational, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

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.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 206-318-0660 or via email at [email protected].