program manager, Supply Chain Traceability

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing - Program Manager, Supply Chain Traceability! #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 job contributes to Starbucks success by developing program strategies, projects plans, and roadmaps in support of a new, multi-year supply chain commodity traceability operating model. This highly adaptable Program Manager will lead projects with minimal precedent with the goal of meeting compliance regulations, proactively managing risk, and realizing additional value in the global supply chain. This role requires the ability to create structure from ambiguity, define clear goals, and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate excels at strategic planning and visual storytelling to communicate complex concepts with clarity and impact. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. As a Program Manager - Traceability, you will

Requirements

Application of industry-based project management methodologies and tools (8 years)
Managing complex large-scale business or information technology projects (8 years)
Building, leading and mentoring teams (8 years)
Mentoring other project managers in program and project management (6 years)
General business experience in large, matrixed organizations (8 years)

Nice To Haves

Commodities Management: 6+ years experience in commodity (palm oil, paper/pulp, cocoa, cotton, etc.) sourcing, supply chain traceability, responsible sourcing, sustainability, or risk-based methodologies
Strategic Thinking: 8+ years experience developing program strategies, project plans and roadmaps in highly ambiguous areas with minimal guidance. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify priorities and define success metrics in undefined and evolving space
Visual storytelling: 6+ years experience developing clear, compelling visual communication assets that distill complex and ambiguous information into actionable insights, communicate program status, and drive strategic direction and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Develop an integrated plan that includes program deliverables, strategic alignment, enterprise-wide impacts, milestones, risks, assumptions, and constraints.
Update program plans, priorities, and project sequencing as needed.
Ensure all project teams working on the program understand and work towards accomplishing the vision, goals, and objectives of the program.
Analyze and evaluate project interdependencies and their impacts to the program.
Recommend and implement program improvements to meet changing parameters and requirements.
Monitor project execution to ensure that key milestones and financial parameters are met and that projects are delivered effectively to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the program.
Communicate program status to stakeholders accurately and on time.
Escalate to ensure issues are resolved, as needed.
Ensure program governance.
Coach and mentor team members on developing and maintaining project plans, objectives and schedules that support program objectives.
Conduct benchmarking to ensure program meets and exceeds industry best practices.
Assess, identify, and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks based on country of origin, commodity, materiality, sustainability, human rights, and other.

Benefits

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.