IT Project Portfolio Senior Director

Altria Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 169,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an IT Project Portfolio Sr. Director to manage their IT project portfolio effectively. This role involves strategic alignment, performance management, and leading a team to drive project success within a dynamic environment. The position offers a flexible work model with remote options, requiring occasional travel to Richmond, VA.

Benefits

Annual performance incentive

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Work Environment

401K with matching contributions

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Recognition Awards

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT, 10+ years in leadership roles.
• Experience with hybrid cloud-based technology platforms.
• Executive level engagement at the ELT level.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance management strategies for IT projects.
• Manage IT project portfolio, ensuring successful execution.
• Oversee team operations, including hiring and training.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Project Portfolio Management

Architecture Strategy

Technology Alignment

API Standards

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Job description

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Operating Company: Altria Client Services

Category: Information Technology

Work Model: Remote

Location:

Richmond, VA, US, 23230

Market Location (sales positions only):

Together We Innovate. Together We Change

Want to oversee the performance management and strategic alignment of the enterprise's IT project portfolio for a Fortune 200 Company with some of the most iconic brands? If you are experienced in IT project management, performance management, and enterprise architecture leadership, we would love to talk to you! We are currently looking for an IT Project Portfolio Sr. Director to join our Enterprise Technology group in Richmond, VA. We prefer the position to be located in Richmond, VA but are open to a remote work arrangement but frequent travel to Richmond is required. The successful candidate will drive the efficient execution of projects, ensuring they deliver maximum value to the organization.

What you will be doing:

• Leadership of Performance Management: Designing and implementing performance management strategies to ensure the effective delivery of IT projects, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the performance of the IT project portfolio, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Establishing key performance indicators and benchmarks to measure project success and drive continuous improvement. Encouraging a culture of accountability and excellence within the PPM team.
• Project Portfolio Management: Leading the development and maintenance of the IT project portfolio, including project prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management. Ensuring the successful execution of projects within the portfolio, meeting scope, schedule, and budget requirements. Implementing optimal approaches and methodologies for project portfolio management, using industry standards and emerging trends. Providing regular updates to the CIO and other senior leaders on the status of the IT project portfolio.
• Developing Portfolio & technical architecture strategy to support technology alignment with company’s business strategy
• Maintaining Project Portfolio and driving project execution
• Building and overseeing the usage of key technology partners driving a value approach to utilization across portfolio delivery
• Leading the day-to-day operations of the PPM organization, including direct and indirect reports. Handling hiring, training, staff development, and performance management
• Partner with Digital & Technology functions to ensure Project Portfolio, architectural standards and solutions align with Altria's technology strategy

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an IT-related field
• 15+ years of experience in the information technology field and 10+ years of leadership in a technology operation or architecture role
• Proven experience with current IT technologies
• Confirmed executive level engagement at the ELT level.
• Experience in architectural standards in a hybrid cloud-based technology platform
• Experience in the usage of API standards
• Familiarity with international regulations for technology usage
• Demonstrated Portfolio experience, preferably PPM certified

In this role, you are responsible for leading a team. People Leaders play a fundamental role in bringing Altria’s Employment Brand to life and creating an exceptional employee experience. As a People Leader at Altria, you are responsible for the performance, capability and engagement of your team. Some examples of specific responsibilities aligned to People Leader expectations include:

• Establish and effectively communicate Vision, strategies and how each employee’s work aligns
• Identify, select, develop and allocate skills, behaviors and talent needed to meet business needs
• Embrace diverse perspectives, appreciate differences and foster a culture of inclusion
• Build trusting relationships by being authentic, transparent and providing radical candor
• Provide and receive timely, constructive, specific and actionable performance and career feedback and coaching

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: $169,600.00 - $296,800.00.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones
• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Student Loan Assistance
• To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits atBenefits (altria.com)

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices.

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.