senior project manager- Physical Security

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing - senior project manager, Physical Security! #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 contributes to Starbucks success by leading critical initiatives focused on partner preparedness, emergency action planning, incident response coordination, and guard force management across our non-retail facilities in North America and Canada. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong operational expertise and a passion for building resilient security programs. As a senior project manager, you will Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans and partner preparedness programs for non-retail facilities. Lead incident response planning and coordination, ensuring timely and effective communication during security events. Oversee guard force delivery management, including vendor performance, compliance, and service quality. Conduct physical security audits and assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Collaborate across the organization—including Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Workplace Solutions, property management, and executive protection—to ensure alignment on security standards and operational readiness. Manage special event security planning and execution. Drive continuous improvement in security systems issue identification and resolution processes. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall security and resilience mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in security management, Emergency Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in physical security, emergency management, or incident response.
Proven experience managing security vendors and guard force operations.
Strong knowledge of physical security systems, risk assessments, and compliance standards.
Security technology platforms (e.g., Genetec, Axis, Zenitel).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Emergency Action Plans and partner preparedness programs for non-retail facilities.
Lead incident response planning and coordination, ensuring timely and effective communication during security events.
Oversee guard force delivery management, including vendor performance, compliance, and service quality.
Conduct physical security audits and assessments to identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Collaborate across the organization—including Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Workplace Solutions, property management, and executive protection—to ensure alignment on security standards and operational readiness.
Manage special event security planning and execution.
Drive continuous improvement in security systems issue identification and resolution processes.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall security and resilience mission.

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.