senior manager, Global Channel Development Sustainability

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

5d•$134,700 - $219,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Starbucks is seeking a Senior Manager for Global Channel Development Sustainability. This role involves leading the global channel development sustainability strategy by translating evolving regulatory contexts and enterprise/partnership commitments into clear plans. The position will shape global roadmaps, mobilize cross-functional teams, and drive high-impact workstreams, including critical regulatory projects, to ensure compliance, maintain license to operate, and advance Starbucks' public and partnership commitments.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience leading sustainability, managing regulations, or complex strategy programs, ideally within CPG, retail, or supply chain environments
Experience working across cross-functional teams (e.g., Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, Brand, packaging engineering) to deliver programs and projects
Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, track milestones, and navigate ambiguity
Understanding of sustainability topics and changing regulatory landscape (e.g., packaging, EPR, environmental claims), with ability to translate into business actions
Experience supporting or managing external partnerships or multi-stakeholder initiatives
Strong communication skills, with the ability to create clarity, influence partners, and effectively share updates and recommendations
Ability to analyze information, connect the dots across teams, and contribute to practical, data-driven solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability preferred

Responsibilities

Develop the 2030 sustainability roadmap across six global partnerships, ensuring alignment with Starbucks and partnership sustainability commitments, and proactively identifying gaps, trade-offs, and opportunities.
Serve as the central sustainability lead for Global Channel Development (GCD), aligning with various teams (Enterprise Sustainability, Legal, Supply Chain, packaging engineering, Brand, etc.) and regional teams on priorities, direction, and execution, while managing key risks and dependencies.
Translate evolving global regulations (e.g., EPR, PPWR, Green Claims) into clear, actionable plans that ensure compliance, reduce risk, and manage costs.
Lead GCD strategy and workstreams within the EPR Taskforce, shaping the GCD approach in partnership with Enterprise and external advisors to ensure compliant, scalable solutions that reflect GCD business needs and avoid duplication and license to operate.
Advise brand and product owners on sustainability, and score stage gate projects against sustainability criteria to ensure sustainability is embedded into innovation through clear input and evaluation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
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
Two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
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
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement