Now Brewing – project manager sr., Global Trade Risk & Compliance! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
This position contributes to Starbucks’s success by managing and driving the visibility of a global compliance program that reduces risk to the business. The focus areas will include evaluating risk and mitigation opportunities, training, cross-functional communication (internal and external), and implementing and sharing best practices globally. You will be working with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain Sourcing, Distribution, and Transportation teams to deliver program and enterprise objectives, remove roadblocks, and roll out new tools and processes that support both enterprise and department objectives. Expectations include implementing and monitoring project metrics, milestones, and budgets while championing innovative solutions to complex problems.
This partner will support business initiatives and projects within Global Security & Resilience, including cross-functional consultation, content creation, problem-solving, communication, and facilitation to diverse audiences. This partner will be responsible for setting direction for the program, leading multiple tracks of work, establishing timelines and tactics for the work, understanding dependencies to the work, providing a recommendation, and supporting the implementation of the workstream.
The ideal candidate to fill this role is equal parts strategic thinker, hands-on solution driver, and collaborative team member. Preferred candidates will have experience working with supply chains.
Seattle-based candidates are preferred!
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
As a project manager sr., you will…
- Manage complex projects - Defines and leads multiple projects of medium complexity.
- Ensure projects meet specified timelines and deliver expected results.
- Develop and collect performance metrics.
- Develop sustainment plans.
- Represent team and department or functional area on cross-functional project teams.
- Provide functional expertise to assess potential financial and operational impact.
- Build cross-functional relationships with stakeholders to provide strategic and tactical advice on project planning and execution.
We’d Love To Hear From People With
5+ years of project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience bringing order in an ambiguous environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience applying change management methodology.
- Ability to lead and mentor team members.
- Ability to define objectives, scope, and resources for projects extending beyond a department or business unit.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to lead complex program and project efforts to completion.
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. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
- If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND, or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
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.
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