Global Head of Brand Operations
About The Position
Global Head of Brand Operations is the operational leader of Blue Bottle Coffee's Global Brand Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Chief Brand Officer, this role is responsible for building the systems, processes, and operating rhythms that enable our global brand organization to deliver exceptional work with clarity, consistency, and speed. As the connective tissue across Marketing, Creative, Communications, Product Management, Architecture & Café Design, and regional brand teams, you will orchestrate the planning, communication, and execution of global brand initiatives across our global markets. You will create alignment across teams, functions, and geographies—ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time to bring our brand to life with excellence. This role blends strategic thinking with operational rigor. You will establish the frameworks that guide how the Brand organization works—from annual planning and seasonal campaign development to creative operations, production, governance, and cross-functional communications. Success requires exceptional organizational leadership, the ability to influence without authority, and a passion for helping teams do their very best work. Employees are required to be based within 50 miles of one of the following established Blue Bottle Coffee geographic locations: The San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience leading Brand Operations, Creative Operations, Studio Operations, Production, Program Management, or similar operational leadership functions.
- Experience building and scaling operational systems within high-performing creative, marketing, or design organizations.
- Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across global and matrixed organizations.
- Deep understanding of integrated marketing, creative development, content production, and launch planning.
- Expertise implementing and optimizing project management systems, production workflows, and operational processes.
- Experience managing production budgets, agency relationships, vendor negotiations, and external partners.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Outstanding judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational execution.
- Experience working across Asia and an appreciation for regional cultural and business nuances.
- Professional fluency in English is required.
Nice To Haves
- Mandarin or Japanese language proficiency is a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational strategy for Blue Bottle's Global Brand Center of Excellence, establishing the systems, governance, and ways of working that enable world-class brand execution.
- Own the annual brand planning process, global marketing calendar, seasonal planning cadence, and cross-functional workback schedules across all markets.
- Orchestrate communication and alignment across global and regional teams, ensuring priorities, timelines, dependencies, and decisions are visible and understood.
- Lead project management standards, tools, and best practices across the Brand organization, continuously improving efficiency and collaboration.
- Partner closely with Marketing, Creative, Communications, Product Management, Architecture & Café Design, and regional leadership to successfully execute global campaigns, launches, and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee global brand budgets, production planning, and resource allocation in partnership with regional teams.
- Serve as Executive Producer for global creative productions, including production planning, agency and vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight.
- Establish scalable production processes and governance for global and regional creative development, including seasonal campaigns, photography, film, and content creation.
- Drive launch readiness for new cafés, major brand initiatives, and product introductions by coordinating milestones, communications, and cross-functional dependencies.
- Lead seasonal business reviews, hindsight sessions, reporting, and organizational learnings that improve future planning and execution.
- Continuously identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve communication, and strengthen operational excellence across the Brand organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees starting on your first day
- Best-in-class coffee training and continuing education
- Free membership into the Specialty Coffee Association of America and discounts on events (including Expos and Championships)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off & paid volunteer hours
- 50% discount on all products, both online and in-cafe; this includes food, beverages, whole-bean coffee, and merchandise
- Flexible spending account & commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
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