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Now Brewing – director of planning and business operations – Global Design and Innovation! #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 Coffeehouse Design and Development
It is our mission to enable compelling stores that elevate our global brand, are relevant to our customers, inspire our partners, and are meaningful to our business. We enable the delivery of the physical experience of our brand, setting the stage that invites people to connect over coffee. In partnership with other teams within Coffeehouse Development, we bring to life a meaningful variety of inspirational and brand defining experiences.
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative leader who can enable high-performing, cross-functional teams and support senior leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Design and Innovation, International, and the enterprise. In addition to business operations oversight for the Global Design and Innovation function, this role will strengthen global design integration by shaping the global design system and governance.
As a director of planning and business operations, you will…
Lead annual and long-range business planning for Global Design and Innovation in partnership with leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Coffeehouse Excellence (operations), International, and the enterprise, integrating strategic, operational, financial, and resource priorities.
Partner with Finance and PRO (Human Resources) to shape organizational, talent, and financial strategies; deliver cost analysis and reporting; and strengthen the partner experience across Global Design and Innovation.
Lead the rhythm of the business and performance-management approach for the Global Design and Innovation leadership team, aligning priorities, business reviews, decision forums, metrics, and reporting with enterprise operating cadences.
Enable the design and innovation svp and extended leadership team through strategic communications, meeting preparation, leadership forums, director+ and town hall experiences, quarterly onsite and offsite sessions, and other opportunities that strengthen collaboration, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Drive global design integration by advancing design system strategy and governance, coordinating design reviews and approvals, managing Global Coffeehouse Design Code and catalog governance, and overseeing design code audits, directives, and communications.
Create alignment and knowledge sharing across global markets through the Global Design Leadership Summit, global monthly roundtables, international quarterly design reviews, and ongoing support and advocacy for regional design teams.
Serve as the Global Design and Innovation lead for enterprise planning systems and tools, represent the function within the business operations network, reinforce its vision and strategy across the enterprise, and lead other strategic priorities defined by the leadership team.
We’d love to hear from people with 5+ years of:
Superb and succinct communications skills, including the development of presentation material for large organizations and senior leadership teams
Strong proficiency in program and project management with proven ability to stay organized across multiple competing priorities
Analytical skills with proven ability to digest large, complex data sets to pull out key themes and potential courses of action (informed recommendations) for senior leaders
Ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a highly ambiguous environment, with the flexibility to change course as required to respond to new situations quickly and decisively
Strong meeting management and facilitation skills, leveraging hybrid working tools; ability to flex style to different audiences across mediums to yield desired objectives/outcomes
Cross-functional leadership experience in large, matrixed organizations with ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries
Experience collaborating and partnering with global teams to deliver unified results
A passion for people and desire to help partners and the organization thrive
Ability to lead and leverage resources across the organization to deliver results, through influence and process
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.
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.
Now Brewing – director of planning and business operations – Global Design and Innovation! #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 Coffeehouse Design and Development
It is our mission to enable compelling stores that elevate our global brand, are relevant to our customers, inspire our partners, and are meaningful to our business. We enable the delivery of the physical experience of our brand, setting the stage that invites people to connect over coffee. In partnership with other teams within Coffeehouse Development, we bring to life a meaningful variety of inspirational and brand defining experiences.
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative leader who can enable high-performing, cross-functional teams and support senior leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Design and Innovation, International, and the enterprise. In addition to business operations oversight for the Global Design and Innovation function, this role will strengthen global design integration by shaping the global design system and governance.
As a director of planning and business operations, you will…
Lead annual and long-range business planning for Global Design and Innovation in partnership with leaders across Coffeehouse Development, Coffeehouse Excellence (operations), International, and the enterprise, integrating strategic, operational, financial, and resource priorities.
Partner with Finance and PRO (Human Resources) to shape organizational, talent, and financial strategies; deliver cost analysis and reporting; and strengthen the partner experience across Global Design and Innovation.
Lead the rhythm of the business and performance-management approach for the Global Design and Innovation leadership team, aligning priorities, business reviews, decision forums, metrics, and reporting with enterprise operating cadences.
Enable the design and innovation svp and extended leadership team through strategic communications, meeting preparation, leadership forums, director+ and town hall experiences, quarterly onsite and offsite sessions, and other opportunities that strengthen collaboration, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
Drive global design integration by advancing design system strategy and governance, coordinating design reviews and approvals, managing Global Coffeehouse Design Code and catalog governance, and overseeing design code audits, directives, and communications.
Create alignment and knowledge sharing across global markets through the Global Design Leadership Summit, global monthly roundtables, international quarterly design reviews, and ongoing support and advocacy for regional design teams.
Serve as the Global Design and Innovation lead for enterprise planning systems and tools, represent the function within the business operations network, reinforce its vision and strategy across the enterprise, and lead other strategic priorities defined by the leadership team.
We’d love to hear from people with 5+ years of:
Superb and succinct communications skills, including the development of presentation material for large organizations and senior leadership teams
Strong proficiency in program and project management with proven ability to stay organized across multiple competing priorities
Analytical skills with proven ability to digest large, complex data sets to pull out key themes and potential courses of action (informed recommendations) for senior leaders
Ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a highly ambiguous environment, with the flexibility to change course as required to respond to new situations quickly and decisively
Strong meeting management and facilitation skills, leveraging hybrid working tools; ability to flex style to different audiences across mediums to yield desired objectives/outcomes
Cross-functional leadership experience in large, matrixed organizations with ability to influence and drive change across organizational boundaries
Experience collaborating and partnering with global teams to deliver unified results
A passion for people and desire to help partners and the organization thrive
Ability to lead and leverage resources across the organization to deliver results, through influence and process
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.
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals18
- AbbVie15
- Revolution Medicines15
- JPMorganChase13
- AstraZeneca11
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals39
- Technology & Software18
- Manufacturing9
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Electronics & Hardware5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in global director jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience across global or international operations
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional or geographically distributed teams
- Strong background in strategic planning, budgeting, and P&L management
- Proficiency with enterprise tools such as Salesforce, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field, with an MBA preferred
- Experience driving market entry, partnership development, or global expansion initiatives
Tips for Your Global Director Job Search
Quantify your cross-functional leadership impact
Global director roles demand proof of scale. Rewrite each resume bullet to show revenue influenced, headcount led across regions, or cost reductions driven. Hiring panels at this level skim for numbers tied to business outcomes, not lists of responsibilities.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists global director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to each industry vertical
A global director resume that performs in healthtech reads differently from one in consumer goods. Swap in industry terminology, reorder your most relevant achievements, and match the scope language in each job description before you apply.
Prepare a concise point of view on global trends
Interviewers at the director level routinely ask how you see your function evolving globally over the next few years. Have a clear, opinionated answer that connects to the company's specific markets rather than a general observation about the industry.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Global director offers vary widely depending on geographic coverage, P&L ownership, and direct report count. Clarify the full scope of the role first so your counteroffer reflects the actual complexity you're taking on, not just the title.
Follow up with a specific strategic observation
After your final-round interview, send a note that references one challenge the team mentioned and briefly outlines how you would approach it. It signals that you were listening and thinking like a director, not just answering questions.
Global Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most global directors?
The companies hiring the most global directors right now include Takeda Pharmaceuticals, AbbVie, and Revolution Medicines, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services.
How many global director jobs are remote?
About 82% of global director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how heavily this level of leadership relies on distributed collaboration. Sub-areas such as global strategy, business development, and digital transformation tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible roles compared to operations-heavy functions that require on-site presence.
How do you become a global director?
You become a global director by building a career that combines deep functional expertise with demonstrated cross-border or cross-functional leadership. Start by taking on regional or international projects within your current role, then move into senior manager or director positions that give you P&L or budget ownership. Consistently showing that you can influence outcomes across teams, geographies, and business units is what distinguishes global director candidates from strong functional managers.
Can you get a global director role with limited international experience?
Yes, but you need to position the scope of influence you have managed rather than the geography. Hiring teams care about whether you have led complex, matrixed initiatives with stakeholders across business units, time zones, or partner organizations. Candidates who frame domestic cross-functional leadership in terms of scale, ambiguity, and strategic impact regularly win global director roles over candidates with international titles but narrower actual authority.
What does the global director interview process look like?
The global director interview process typically runs across several stages. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a panel interview with functional peers and a senior leader, then a case or strategic presentation where you walk through how you would approach a real business problem. Final rounds often include a conversation with a C-suite executive focused on leadership philosophy, cross-cultural management experience, and long-range strategic thinking.
Where can I find and apply to global director jobs?
You can find and apply to global director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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