program manager, Transformation and Process Excellence (Seattle, WA or Nashville, TN)

Now Brewing — program manager, Transformation and Process Excellence! #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 role works cross-functionally to lead end-to-end process optimization and transformation across Product, Supply Chain, and Store Operations. The program manager will support a portfolio of initiatives focused on waste reduction, supply chain optimization, inventory optimization, and analytics/reporting to unlock efficiency, reduce cost, and deliver measurable business impact.

As a program manager, you will\:
• Partner with functional leaders to define and lead enterprise-wide process transformation initiatives, build clear business cases, align cross-functional teams, and deliver programs that support enterprise priorities that deliver measurable business outcomes
• Work cross-functionally across finance, technology, product development, sourcing, supply planning, manufacturing, distribution, and store operations
• Use data, analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to identify opportunities, measure impact, and drive business outcomes across service, cost, cash, quality, and partner/customer experience
• Sequence projects and deliverables, keep priorities current, analyze interdependencies, risks, and mitigations, and monitor delivery to ensure key milestones and business objectives are met
• Maintain executive status reporting and escalate issues as needed to drive resolution