Senior Manager, Store Design - La/ Central California Region

Now Brewing - sr mgr Store Design! #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.
About Store Development and Design
It is our mission to create compelling stores that elevate our brand, are relevant to our customers, inspiring to our partners, and meaningful to our business. We execute and deliver the physical essence of our brand setting the stage that invites people to connect over coffee. In partnership with Global Growth & Concepts we bring to life a meaningful variety of inspirational and brand worthy experiences.
As a sr. mgr. Store Design, you will...
Leadership - Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:

• Communicates Design strategy and direction and ensures understanding of strategy, priorities and impact to the team. Provides clear, effective and timely communication of design direction and changes. Effectively addresses exceptions and troubleshoots where needed.
• 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.

Planning and Execution - Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:

• Communicates Store Development Business goals and ensures successful execution with regional and market teams. Provide direction on translation of Design Strategy in response to market business drivers. Leads communications on best practices across the business unit.
• Plans and manages business unit/department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
• Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.
• Provides clear direction on target deliverables on number of stores quarterly and updates as necessary. Provides annual store budget and target schedule goals. Coach teams on expectations and monitor progress.
• Sets and maintains the professional standards required to meet business unit/department and company objectives.

Business Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

• Manages relationships with consultants to ensure compliance of service standards.
• Provides resources needed for Design Teams to meet schedules. Reviews schedules and work flow to anticipate needs. Prioritizes work effectively and gains alignment with Construction and Real Estate as needed to support Design Teams. Communicates resource shortfalls to Director of Design in a timely manner.
• Reviews team schematic designs and provides feedback. Provides direction for design issues or resolves directly with cross functional teams as needed.

Partner Development & Team Building - Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:

• Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.
• Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Ensures continued partner development and development of direct reports. Coaches design managers in effectively creating development plans. Ensures execution of development plan. Identify necessary tools and training for teams.
• 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 partner, business and customer results.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• Retail, hospitality or restaurant design or development organization including management of construction documents
• Management in a national company
• Managing outside architectural, MEP and other design consultants

Join us and be part of something bigger. 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.
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