Agile Project Manager

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous PTO & holidays

Professional development stipends

401(k) matching

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. is seeking an Agile Project Manager to lead Agile delivery for Enterprise Technology projects within the Technology & Corporate Development organization, based in Richmond, VA with a hybrid schedule.

You will collaborate with business leaders, product teams, architects, and vendors to advance enterprise Agile transformation and deliver measurable outcomes. The role emphasizes governance, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional coordination across Innovation, Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years in IT/information systems or tech/business roles.
• 5+ years leading technology projects using Agile methods.
• Experience delivering TrackWise Digital solutions and managing partner relationships.
• Experience as RTE/Agile PM/Senior Scrum Master/Program Manager.
• Experience in regulated environments with SDLC governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery across technology portfolios supporting Innovation, Quality, and Safety, Health & Environment functions.
• Serve as Release Train Engineer, Agile Project Manager, and Delivery Leader for planning and execution.
• Facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, system demos and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with relationship managers, product owners, architects, vendors to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Drive Agile transformation and promote standards across teams and partner groups.
• Establish delivery metrics and reporting for program health and value realization.
• Manage risks, dependencies, resources, and stakeholder communications for strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with governance, quality, testing, and change control in regulated environments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree information systems/

IT leadership

Agile delivery leadership

RTE/PM experience

Regulated environment delivery

SAFe/Agile frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

TrackWise Digital (TWD)

Agile tooling (Jira/ Targets)

Job description

Are you passionate about leading Agile teams and delivering digital innovations that drive business value? Do you influence how critical business capabilities are enabled across Innovation, Quality, and Health, Safety & Environmental Management? If you thrive in sophisticated environments, enjoy coordinating across partners, and are motivated by helping organizations mature their Agile delivery practices, this may be the opportunity for you! We are seeking an Agile Project Manager to support Enterprise Technology projects within the Technology & Corporate Development organization. This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid work schedule. Relocation benefits will be provided.

In this role, responsibility for driving Agile execution rests with you as the primary delivery leader. You will facilitate collaboration across business and technology teams and ensure successful delivery of technology solutions advancing Innovation, Quality, and their business functions. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders, product teams, architects, vendors, and delivery partners while helping advance enterprise Agile transformation efforts.

What you will be doing:

• Leading Agile delivery efforts across technology portfolios supporting Innovation, Quality, and Safety, Health & Environment business functions.
• Serving as a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Agile Project Manager, and Delivery Leader responsible for planning, execution, dependency management, and ongoing improvement activities.
• Facilitating Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Program Increment execution, Scrum of Scrums, system demonstrations, retrospectives, and sessions for collaboration between teams.
• Collaborating with Business Relationship Managers, Product Owners, architects, delivery teams, and vendors to align priorities and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Driving Agile transformation initiatives by promoting Agile principles, frameworks, guidelines, and continuous improvement across teams and partner groups.
• Establishing delivery metrics, reporting frameworks, and key performance indicators to provide clarity into program health, team performance, and value realization.
• Leading delivery risks, dependencies, resource coordination, and customer communications to ensure successful execution of strategic technology initiatives.
• Supporting technology solutions delivered within regulated environments while ensuring adherence to governance, quality, compliance, testing, and organizational change requirements.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of Information Technology, Information Systems, or a combination of technology and business-focused roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading technology project, program, or product delivery initiatives applying Agile methodologies.
• Experience supporting of delivering TrackWise Digital (TWD) solutions and maintaining relationships with consulting partners, contracted resources, and technology vendors.
• Experience serving in a Release Train Engineer (RTE), Agile Project Manager, Senior Scrum Master, Program Manager, or similar Agile delivery leadership role.
• Experience delivering technology solutions supporting Innovation, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Laboratory, Safety, Health & Environment, or other regulated business functions.
• Experience directing technology initiatives within SDLC-governed and regulated environments, including validation, documentation, testing, deployment, change control, and audit requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, including facilitating Program Increment planning, dependency management, roadmap execution, and cross‑team coordination.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $119,600.00 - $173,450.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.