Director,decision science Job Kent area,Washington USA,IT/Tech

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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.

As a director, decision science supporting the Finance organization, you will shape how Starbucks manages and uses financial data as a strategic enterprise capability. You will establish the vision, strategy, governance, and modernization agenda for Finance data, creating trusted foundations that enable better decisions, measurable business value, advanced analytics, and future-ready capabilities across the organization.

Through strong partnership with Finance leaders, Starbucks Technology, Enterprise Data & Analytics teams, and other cross-functional partners, the director decision science drives organizational alignment, adoption, and measurable business outcomes. This role builds and leads a high-performing team of finance data scientists, analysts, and data practitioners while enabling advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and future-ready decision support across Finance.

As a director decision science, you will:

Set the vision and strategy for how Finance transforms the current framework for decision support, advanced analytics, and predictive outcomes into a strategy enterprise capability.
Lead data modernization and architecture efforts to deliver a durable, future-state environment as the foundation for advance analytics, AI utilization, automation, and future-ready decision support.
Establish governance and stewardship best practices to enhance data quality, accountability, ownership, and consistent use of KPIs and metrics.
Translate the strategy into results by developing clear program scope, objectives, and milestones to deliver solutions on committed timelines.
Build enterprise partnerships and drive adoption through strategic connections with Starbucks Technology, key stakeholders, and partnerships within the Finance organization.

We’d love to hear from people with:

BA/BS or equivalent experience
Experience with cloud tech for data and analytics solutions (Azure, AWS)
Expertise or experience in Excel, SQL, Tableau / PowerBI and Python, R or other advanced analytics scripting language or experimental design platforms
Expertise in data methodologies and skills in accordance with business applicability and insights operationalization
Experience managing small teams of 2-4 individuals
Excellent attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills
Years of experience in specific field of designated skills 10 years

Preferred Qualifications:

MS in Stats, Math, Comp Sci, Engineering, Econ, Psychology, Quantitative Social Science, or similar
10+ years experience managing people leaders and / or teams of larger scale / scope

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%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online…

Director, decision science