director, Planning

4 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Starbucks Coffee Company Full time

Now Brewing – director, Planning & Business Operations #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, planning & business operations role is a unique opportunity to lead our Enterprise Transformation by leading the planning, execution, and delivery of major, business unit wide portfolio initiatives impacting the entire organization. In this role you will collaborate to define relevant business requirements and solutions and gain alignment of key cross-functional stakeholders. Consults with business and functional areas to ensure consistent methodologies and approaches are leveraged. Leads program deployment including rhythm of the business activities, team leadership, business readiness, change management, training, and communications.

As a director, planning and business operations, you will...

• Lead: With a small and nimble team, you will help lead the enterprise through significant change and value realization as we continue with our Enterprise Transformation. You'll set goals for the team, develop organizational capability and model how we can work together.

• Planning & Execution: Develop strategic and operational plans for the Enterprise Transformation team, manage execution and measure results. Partners cross-functionally with all levels of leadership to manage, support and track the Enterprise Transformation portfolio.

• Business Execution: Identifies opportunities for business transformation and gains executive support and alignment for prioritization. Identifies risks and issue impacting successful implementation and works with program team to develop resolution.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Advanced experience with core technology tools like Microsoft office, & virtual collaboration tools

• Progressive experience in business process design and leading multiple large program or project implementations within a large, global company: 5 years

• Budgeting, planning and managing projects and programs: 5 years

• Business system and process development: 5 years

• Supervision of diverse work groups: 5 years

• Working across organizational boundaries at all levels, including executive positions: 5 years

• Manage large teams both reporting direct or indirect

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit for details.

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.

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today

Starbucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at



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