Job Description

Job Summary and Mission

This job contributes to Starbucks success by providing business expertise in identifying and designing improvements on application(s) or database system(s) for a specific business unit or department. Provides user support and troubleshooting, input on business requirements, system and process enhancement support and documentation, system maintenance, and partner training. Acts as a lead to experienced analysts.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborates with business group management to develop appropriate training materials to support the needs of the functional area. May provide direct end-user systems training to ensure continued and correct use of application and to roll out new tools and procedures.
• Develops project plans in coordination with IT partners, functional analysts and vendors, and other business units and departments. Tracks project progress and provides updates to impacted parties. Communicates new system functionality to department and assists users in understanding implications.
• Gathers and documents business requirements. Leads the design and development of new and improved processes, tools and system enhancements to support business unit requirements. Develops test plans and scripts. Manages testing of system fixes, new releases and enhancements, changes and implementations and system interfaces, in order to ensure functionality and user acceptance.
• Researches best practices and analyzes current processes, tools, system or database and makes recommendations for development, improvement or simplification. Leads and participates in cross-functional teams to represent business unit or department interests from a technical and process perspective and provide recommendations on new initiatives or projects. Assesses benefits to be derived from systems improvements and quantifies impact to business unit. May assist in development of project scope, budget estimates and timeline.
• Troubleshoots, identifies and tracks software and hardware issues and resolves them to keep systems operational. Develops recommendations and coordinates issue resolution with Information Technology (IT) and outside service providers based on business unit priorities. Documents and communicates problem resolution.

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.