Senior Manager, Business Relationship Management - Innovation

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 132.500 - 202.100; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work arrangements

Remote options

Paid time off and holidays

Performance bonus

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Parental and bonding leave

Volunteer days

Descrizione del lavoro

Altria Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Relationship Management – Innovation in Richmond, VA. You will own the technology strategy to enable new products, consumer experiences, and business models.

You’ll partner with CGO and Commercial Product Platform teams, translating goals into actionable digital initiatives and roadmaps. You’ll lead cross‑functional efforts, drive innovation, and measure the value of digital investments while aligning with enterprise architecture and

Competenze

• 10+ years in business technology strategy, delivery, and partner engagement.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business value.
• Strong customer-service orientation with outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to map business strategy to digital capabilities and build trusted senior-leader relationships.
• Experience in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with a test-and-learn mindset.
• Knowledge of PMP/ITIL/Six Sigma/TOGAF is preferred.

Mansioni

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior partners, crafting business technology strategy and outcomes.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable digital initiatives and roadmaps.
• Own governance with architecture, data, and operations to ensure reuse and standardization.
• Identify and mature early-stage ideas into viable technology opportunities.
• Lead technology roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities and business value.
• Quantify and present value of digital investments, including cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Foster innovation through design thinking and emerging tech like AI/ML, IoT, and digital twins.
• Represent functions in governance forums and collaborate across teams.

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Ambiguity navigation

Innovation focus

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications: PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, CSCP, TOGAF, CBRM preferred

Strumenti

PMP

ITIL

Six Sigma

CSCP

TOGAF

CBRM

Descrizione del lavoro

Want to play a key role in enabling innovation and digital transformation for a Fortune 500 Company? You’ll take ownership of the technology strategy needed to build emerging products, new commercial approaches, and next-generation consumer experiences. If you excel at business technology with an emphasis on planning, putting plans into action, and collaborating with business partners, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Business Relationship Management – Innovation in Richmond, VA.

What you will be doing:

• Serving as a trusted advisor to senior partners in Altria’s CGO organization and Commercial Product Platform Development organization, crafting business technology strategy, priorities, and outcomes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with business leaders, translating strategic goals and innovation priorities into actionable digital initiatives.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for technology needs, including blocking issue management and resolution of critical business challenges.
• Identifying, shaping, and maturing early‑stage business ideas into viable technology opportunities across the innovation lifecycle.
• Supporting front‑end innovation efforts, focusing on emerging products, consumer experiences, and new business models in fast‑evolving environments.
• Leading the development and prioritization of technology roadmaps and portfolios, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, readiness, and business value.
• Quantifying and presenting the value of digital investments, including efficiency gains, cost savings, and risk mitigation.
• Driving innovation by identifying emerging technologies, facilitating design thinking workshops, and fostering solutions such as AI/ML, IoT, and digital twins.
• Representing supported functions in governance forums, collaborating with architecture, data, and operations teams to promote reuse, standardization, and effective delivery.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years in business technology roles with a focus on strategy, delivery, and business partner engagement.
• Validated experience supporting enterprise‑wide digital transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business value.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with outstanding communication, influencing, and collaborator engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to map business strategy to digital capabilities and build trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Experience operating in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments with a test‑and‑learn outlook and innovation focus.
• Ability to work independently while leading sophisticated, cross‑functional initiatives and driving outcomes.
• Certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, CSCP, or TOGAF are preferred.
• Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM) certification and experience bringing new product concepts to market are strongly preferred.

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: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

• Work where life works for you —with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• 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

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.