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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.

Are you a veteran engineering leader who wants to work for an ethical company, making an impact at the enterprise level?

You might be a senior engineering leader wanting to focus on the data engineering practice, or you are an experienced data engineering manager looking for enterprise scale.

Do you understand data? Are you passionate about developing a work environment that keeps your team motivated and inspired? Is your focus to be a part of solving real-world issues?

If you answered yes and meet the below criteria, we would like to hear from you!

Summary of Key Responsibilities

As an engineering manager you will be expected to have the following skills and experience in:

Leadership

Provides clear intent:

• Sets objectives and goals for the team.

• Creates an environment that encourages innovation and problem solving.

• Prioritizes initiatives and can relate all work directly to business requirements and stakeholders.

• Identifies and communicates roles and responsibilities, ensuring the team fits into the broader organization.

• Refines and optimizes the team structure to ensure close collaboration with other teams involved in common initiatives. Contributes to organizational capability and how we work together.

• Proactively communicates on emerging issues, shifts in priority, and new opportunities.

• Builds an environment of trust.

Planning and Execution

Develops effective, functional process supporting effective execution:

• Ensures that programs and the team effort are aligned with company business goals and objectives.

• Provides consultation and support to ensure the correct management tools and processes are used.

• Relates initiatives to higher goals maintaining a coherent ‘big picture’ work effort.

• Provides transparency in work effort and resource allocation.

Stakeholder Focus

Providing functional expertise and a consultative relationship:

• Consults with business stakeholders to understand how data is needed and used within Starbucks.

• Develops, implements, and maintains relationships with technology leaders and peers that are part of the ‘data chain’.

• Educates business and data stakeholders on data management principles and initiatives.

Staff Development & Team Building

Provides coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities to build an effective happy team:

• Inspires the team to achieve business results.

• Develops and supports individual career development plans.

• Nurtures a sense of purpose for all team members.

• Provides personalized coaching, direction, and leadership support to team members to achieve personal, business, and customer results.

Technology

• Strong SDLC knowledge. Leads the development of and adherence to development standards. Acts as a consultant to Data Science and Analytics teams to follow engineering practices.

• Builds and maintains a coherent set of tools and technologies to support an enterprise Data and Analytics capability.

• Develops and documents implementation patterns, supporting common requirements and business needs.

• Applies the most appropriate technology to the specific use case.

• Researches and proposes technology, methods, and approaches to support new emerging trends in Starbucks data usage.

Data

• Develops and maintains a data strategy that creates foundational data products supporting all Starbucks data personas and use cases.

• Develops a framework of data Products that supports all data usage use cases, including Operational reporting, Analytics, and AI/ML.

• Strong understanding of Information architecture and the development of an enterprise data landscape supporting, Data Science, Self service and AI.

• Deep understanding on the reporting life-cycle of an enterprise.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 8-10 years of professional industry experience with software development and operations

• 5 years of managing systems or application development projects of all sizes and complexities, including large systems

• 3-5 years of leading or managing small technical teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

We’d especially love to hear from people with:

• 4+ years of leadership experience, does not have to be limited to technology sector experience, Military or EMS leadership experience a bonus

• 3+ years of hands-on coding experience or data engineering (current role does not require coding)

• 5+ years of project or product execution

• 5+ years Enterprise Data experience

• Qualifications in Information or Library science

• Advanced Computer science qualifications

• Demonstrated capability to innovate without direct supervision

• Deep understanding of the process, including Waterfall and Agile methodologies

• Deep understanding of SDLC

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

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.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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 applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.