Senior manager, New Business Ventures - Licensed Coffeehouses

Now Brewing - senior manager, New Business Ventures!! #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.

As a Senior Manager you will help shape the future and accelerate growth for Starbucks Licensed Coffeehouse business by turning bold ideas into real-world experiences. You will lead the development of new capabilities, formats and solutions bringing concepts to life from early discovery through pilot and into scale. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution where you'll test, learn and build what's next alongside cross functional partners.

As a senior manager, New Business Venture, you will…

* Identify and shape high-potential opportunities, building business cases that unlock new formats and capabilities for the future of the business

* Own and drive business initiatives end to end, from discovery and concepting through operationalization, pilot and scale

* Lead cross-functional collaboration across teams such as Data/Analytics, Account Management, Product, Design, Marketing, Technology and Finance to drive alignment and bring ideas to market

* Build scalable frameworks and playbooks that enable the organization to adopt, execute and grow initiatives with clarity and consistency

We'd love to hear from people with:

* 8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, corporate innovation, business development, consulting, or related fields

* A proven track record of owning and scaling business initiatives from concept through execution and growth

* Strong strategic, financial, and operational problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate insights into action

* Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in highly ambiguous and evolving environments

* Strong execution and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, align stakeholders, and drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced environment

* Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, align, and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization

* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level presentations and delivering recommendations to senior leadership

* A builder's mindset that blends curiosity, continuous learning, resourcefulness, and a strong bias for action

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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* If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will…