Group Manager, Strategic Beverage Initiatives (Hybrid)

Now Brewing – group manager, Strategic Beverage Initiatives! #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 job contributes to Starbucks success by advancing work on strategic initiatives critical to the company. You will partner with broad cross functional and global teams to support end-to-end development and execution of strategic initiatives for our beverage business at Starbucks.
As a group manager you will…

• Working in an entrepreneurial fashion, to quickly build the strategy, project roadmap and subsequently drive flawless execution of key strategic initiatives at Starbucks.
• Lead the launch and global rollout of the Oleato™ platform, working with team leads around the world to support new market launches, driving platform, operational & brand consistency
• Coach and develop a lean, entrepreneurially minded team of partners including developing clear, compelling and shared goals
• Develop a clear long-term brand strategy to subsequently drive development of channel strategies and a global roadmap of innovation across multiple categories including beverage, food and RTD
• Collaborate with global teams to define and implement an Oleato™ “Rhythm-of-the-Business” resulting in business performance, operational learnings and customer insights being leveraged on a global scale
• Partner with operations leadership to develop, implement and optimize a robust and flexible partner engagement plan
• Partner with cross-functional leaders across the organization to develop and advance key success metrics for Oleato™ and other strategic initiatives.

Summary Of Experience

• 8 or more years of experience in a role supporting marketing, brand management or product management
• Ideal but not required: Experience working in a small company, start up environment
• Bachelor’s degree or 4 or more years of US military experience

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience managing others
• Delivers recommendations that demonstrate cross-functional strategic thinking
• The ability to identify and secure organizational support
• Solid business acumen and experience building and aligning cross-functional business cases creation and alignment
• Models how to partner with cross-functional groups toward a common goal
• Able to work in a flexible and nimble way to drive results
• Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!
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.
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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 [email protected].