Director, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities – Workplace Solutions

Now Brewing – Director, Workplace Solutions! #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.

The director, Workplace Solutions leads all functions involved with managing our North America corporate real estate portfolios, including real estate strategy, workplace design, construction management, along with building operations and amenities management for the Seattle Support Center, Regional Offices, and more. Additionally, this role oversees real estate strategy and transactions for Global Supply Chain, Starbucks Technology, and Global Coffee.

As the nature of work continues to evolve, our offices play an increasingly strategic role in how we connect, collaborate, and innovate. In this influential role, the director of Workplace Solutions will be responsible for the future of our corporate office portfolio – rethinking space utilization, amenities, services, and workplace programming. You’ll transform insights into actionable solutions that enhance productivity, belonging, and engagement for partners.

• Influence Broadly – initiates and maintains relationships with senior leaders, internal customers, landlords and vendors to resolve issues as needed and optimize capital and expense dollars.
• Work Cross Functionally – develops and maintains relationships with in-house and outsourced resources in the delivery of our Workplace Solutions strategy. Coordinates support from various SBUX functions including IT, partner resources, finance, global communications, global security, etc.
• Plan Strategically – responsible for the investment analyses, budget management, capacity and space planning and general upkeep of a portfolio of offices, and other support properties.
• Think Innovatively – challenges and inspires the team to achieve business results and adapt to the changing work environment.
• Impact Partners – this role is responsible for creating the physical “second place” for all support partners, which has a significant impact on how they experience Starbucks.

• 10 years of people leader experience in a corporate or multi‑site retail company
• 10 years building relationships and influencing senior leaders
• 10 years financial planning and market analysis
• 10 years vendor and/or contractor negotiations and management
• 7 years of progressive experience in project management

Strong executive presence, communication, presentation, relationship building and influencing skills.

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.

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