Starbucks · 13 hours ago
program manager, Supply Chain Traceability
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expStarbucks is a company that emphasizes connection and leadership, and they are seeking a Program Manager for Supply Chain Traceability. This role involves developing program strategies and managing projects to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in the supply chain, while also driving alignment among diverse stakeholders.
CoffeeFood and BeverageRestaurantsTea
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
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
Participation in a 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
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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