Product Owner, AI Center of Excellence

Altria Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Fortune 200 company as a Product Owner in the AI Center of Excellence. In this remote role, you'll drive innovative AI projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and utilize your expertise in generative AI and design thinking to shape the future of technology at Altria.

Benefits

Annual performance incentive

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Recognition Awards

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in digital transformations, AI or design thinking.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in the AI or technology industry.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI products.
• Collaborate with business owners to gather and prioritize requirements.
• Lead the planning and execution of AI projects.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Product management tools

Job description

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Operating Company: Altria Client Services

Category: Information Technology

Work Model: Remote

Location:

US

Market Location (sales positions only):

Together We Innovate. Together We Change

Are you a skilled Product Owner with a passion for emerging technologies and generative AI? Join our AI Center of Excellence as we accelerate progress towards our enterprise vision for a fortune 200 company, home to some of the most iconic brands. We are looking for someone with expertise in generative AI and design thinking methodologies. If you excel in uncharted territory and are prepared to own the management, design, and execution of groundbreaking use cases, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking a Product Owner, AI Center of Excellence (COE) to join our Digital & Technology team in Richmond, VA, or we are open to a remote work arrangement.

What you will be doing:

• Product Ownership:
  • Serving as an AI COE Product Owner, driving the vision, strategy, and roadmap
  • Collaborating with business owners and cross functional partners to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for all decisions related to owned AI Product area(s), balancing technical feasibility with business value.
• Strategic Development and Execution:
  • Developing and maintaining a product roadmap, ensuring alignment with user needs and enterprise strategy
  • Leading the planning and execution of AI projects within the AI COE
  • Defining and prioritizing product features based on business impact.
  • Overseeing AI model lifecycle, from development to deployment and monitoring
  • Providing regular updates to partners on project progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Continuously monitoring and analyzing product performance, using data-driven insights to drive improvements and optimize user experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborating with partners to understand current and future business needs related to generative AI using design thinking methodologies to develop proof of concepts.
  • Acting as a liaison between business owners and developers, ensuring mutual understanding of goals and requirements.
  • Facilitating workshops, meetings, and discussions to align priorities and resolve conflicts.
  • Translating technical concepts into business-friendly language for non-technical partners.
  • Developing strategic partnerships, relationships, and alliances

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years' experience OR Master's Degree and 6+ years' experience in digital transformations, AI or design thinking are required.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner, preferably in the AI or technology industry is essential.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required with the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with agile methodologies and product management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to understand and synthesize technical concepts into actionable business requirements.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong sense of curiosity and passion for learning, as well as the ability to work independently in an evolving and changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively across functions, with strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge and experience of innovation approaches, activities (i.e. hackathon challenges) and experimental processes.
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge and International Experience is a plus.
• Ability to balance enthusiasm and realism when communicating new ideas.

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: $116,200.00 - $168,400.00.

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.