**Now Brewing ** **Manager, Program Management - Store Development, Construction East Division! #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. A Mgr, Program Management delivers business value by applying, and enabling others to apply, tools and techniques that drive cross-functional planning and collaboration on highly complex projects while directly leading partners **_As a_** **Mgr, Program Management** **_, you will_** Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: **Leadership** - Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together: + Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results + Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company. + Leads the development of core competencies in information technology project management, for deployment through a shared resource pool of trained information technology project managers. **Planning and Execution** - Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results: + Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization + Plans and manages business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives. + Allocates project managers to information technology solution delivery initiatives in accordance with company strategies and priorities. + Contributes to development of standards, processes, tools and training to support the development of core competencies in global R&D, PMO program and project management, based on industry best practices. + Facilitates governance of project management execution to enhance quality and timeliness of solution delivery initiatives. + Leads the Company in meeting information technology solution delivery commitments through development, implementation and governance of processes that enable global R&D, PMO program and project management. + Monitors, measures and reports on effectiveness and results of project management team. **Business Requirements** - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities: + Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: + Oversees and directs the activities of portfolio management as they relate to cost, resources, timeline and schedule of investments, expected nature, magnitude and timing of benefits to be realized, and relationship interdependencies with other projects in the portfolio. + Conducts project portfolio modeling and analysis for portfolio level planning and reporting. + Conducts scenario planning and analysis to justify the selection and identify relative risks involved. + Conducts portfolio level planning and reporting. + Manages portfolio level risk for global R&D, PMO projects. + Maintains the project flows supporting the portfolio management function. + Ensures stakeholder engagement and responsibility are assigned to secure project benefits. + Supports Project Managers and Program Managers through the project approval lifecycle. + Ensures that time keeping and management is consistently executed across the portfolio. + Tracks and reports project metrics for all projects throughout the organization and maintains centralized accountability for management of project portfolio. + Works with senior management to provide strategic and tactical advice on program/project planning and execution. + Supports Portfolio communication, program/project control/analysis/reporting, process development and tool development. + Develops, manages and deploys trained project managers from a shared resource pool to manage information technology solution delivery projects or programs. + Mentors, coaches and provides training to project managers to increase their competencies in key knowledge areas of project management, including project integration, scope, time management and management of costs, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement. + Provides expertise, input or feedback to assist in the development of program and project management methodologies, standards, tools and training. **Partner Development & Team Building** - Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams: + Challenges and inspires team members to achieve business results. + Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews. + Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements. + Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions. + Provides coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partners, business and customer results **_Wed love to hear from people with:_** + **8 yrs application of industry-based project management methodologies and tools.** + **8 yrs managing complex large-scale business or information technology projects.** + **8 yrs building and mentoring teams including PMs and sr PMs.** + **6 yrs Mentoring other project managers in program and project management.** + **8 yrs General business experience in large, matrixed organizations.** From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our _Starbucks College Achievement Plan_ , health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, _Bean Stock_ . Whats more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details. **Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!** _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 206-318-0660 or via email at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com._ _/div>_ _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._