engineering program manager, Capital Planning and Portfolio Management

Now Brewing – engineering program manager, Capital Planning and Portfolio Management! #tobeapartnerFrom 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.

This role contributes to organizational success by owning the capital planning and portfolio management function for the enterprise capital program.

The Engineering Program Manager, Capital Planning and Portfolio Management delivers five core functions: Capital System Management – administering the systems, workflows, standards and governance that run the capital process end to end; Capital Portfolio Management – building and maintaining the annual and multi-year capital plan, prioritizing and phasing investments, and reallocating funding as business conditions change; Investment Business Case – partnering with stakeholders and Finance to develop and validate the business case for each investment; Enterprise Stage Gating – applying the Enterprise Stage Gate Process in partnership with the PMO so that projects advance on consistent readiness criteria; and Reporting – producing the spend, forecast and performance visibility that leadership, Finance and project teams rely on to make investment decisions.

The role operates across the Global Supply Chain manufacturing and distribution network and serves as the single point of accountability for capital portfolio data integrity. This position models and acts in accordance with the company’s guiding principles.

As an engineering program manager, Capital Planning and Portfolio Management, you will… Capital System Management: administers the capital management system – project intake, workflow and approval routing, user access, master data, templates and stage-gate controls – so that every project follows one consistent process from request through close-out.

Capital Portfolio Management: develops and maintains the annual and multi-year (3–5 year) capital plan, consolidating business unit requests into a prioritized, phased and funded portfolio aligned with strategic objectives.

Investment Business Case: partners with project sponsors, engineering and Finance to prepare and validate business cases and investment justification, including cost estimates, benefit assumptions, alternatives considered and risk.

Enterprise Stage Gating: coordinates with the PMO and project managers on project status and gate readiness in accordance with the Enterprise Stage Gate Process and Front-End Loading (FEL) methodologies.

• We’d Love To Hear From People With
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with business/ finance focus such as an MBA will be a plus7+ years of experience in engineering7+ years in capital portfolio management, capital planning or capital project delivery with a strong emphasis on capital portfolio planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Demonstrated experience administering or owning a capital management or project portfolio management (PPM) system
• Experience supporting a multi-site capital portfolio in consumer products, food manufacturing or distribution environments
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and partnership with Finance on capital budgets and forecasts Advanced project management skills (e.g., PMP certification preferred;
• PfMP a plus)
• Expertise in capital portfolio management, stage-gate governance and FEL methodologies
• 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.

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