**Manager,** **Program Management – Partner Resources PMO! #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.  As a manager, program management in the Partner Resources business operations, planning and PMO team, you will play a significant role in shaping and leading the PMO that delivers critical priorities across the business. You will lead a team of talent program managers who collaborate across PRO teams—including Talent & Inclusion, Total Rewards & Service Delivery, and North America Partner Resources to deliver high-impact initiatives that align with Starbucks’ enterprise and PRO strategic priorities. **_As a_** **_manager, program management leading the Partner Resources PMO, you will have responsibility for:_** ** **   **Leadership & Team Management**   · Leading and developing a team of project and program management professionals, fostering collaboration and accountability.  · Ensuring consistent practices and methodologies across programs and projects. · Fostering a culture of trust, integrity, and collaboration across diverse teams. · Championing decision-making that balances data, stakeholder input, and strategic alignment. **Stakeholder Engagement**   · Ensuring alignment and visibility to how the PMO functions and allocates resources. · Leading PMO resource planning to ensure alignment with priorities. · Collaborating across Partner Resources and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of critical programs and projects. · Coordinating across multiple cross-functional teams, including technology, finance, and coffeehouse operations. **PMO Delivery &** **Continuous Improvement**   · Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve tools and incorporate feedback into the PMO practices. · Staying current on program and project management practices – industry standards and Starbucks enterprise processes. · Implementing standardized PMO methodologies to improve delivery. **_We’d_** **_ love to hear from people with the following:_**   · HR program management – 8+ years. · Experience building and leading teams including program managers and senior project managers. · Proven strategic program leadership with demonstrated skills and experience working on complex large-scale transformational programs. · Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across complex organizations. · Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. 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 (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/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. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week. **Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!** _Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._ _Starbucks Coffee Company 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_ _or 1(888) 611-2258._