Senior Manager, Enterprise Architect - ERP & Corporate Functions
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This range is provided by Altria. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
$128,700.00/yr - $196,200.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Join a Fortune 500 company behind some of the world’s most iconic brands, where innovation meets scale. We’re looking for a visionary Senior Manager, Enterprise Architect to spearhead the design, integration, and evolution of next-gen ERP solutions that support business operations—from Record to Report and Order to Cash, to Procure to Pay, Hire to Retire, Master Data Management, and Operational Reporting.
This role can be based in Richmond VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements. Must be willing to travel as needed, approximately 25-30%.
As the Enterprise Architect, you’ll define and uphold technology standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across ERP and adjacent platforms. You’ll lead modernization efforts, optimize business capabilities, and architect solutions that support critical ERP migration, innovation product launches, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Technical or Platform Architecture requirements
- Deep SAP technical knowledge: SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA database, and the surrounding SAP ecosystem and tools. Middleware and APIs such as SAP Integration Suite (CPI), SAP Process Orchestration (PO), and SAP Cloud Platform (BTP).
- S/4HANA migration expertise: Greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid migration approaches.
- Experience deploying SAP solutions on major cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure).
- Strong understanding of SAP ABAP, SQL, and related development tools.
Functional or Business Architecture requirements
- Deep business process knowledge in core SAP modules such as FI/CO, SD, MM, PP/WM/TM, Asset Management, and Sourcing & Procurement.
- S/4HANA functionality: Universal Journal, real-time embedded analytics, and Fiori.
- Business requirements analysis: fit-gap analysis and workshop facilitation to map business needs to SAP S/4HANA capabilities.
- Configuration and design: guiding SAP S/4HANA solutions to meet business requirements following industry best practices.
- Integration: cross-functional integration between SAP modules (FI/CO with MM/SD/PP) and external systems.
- SAP Activate methodology experience for guided implementation.
Professional experience
- Over 10 years of SAP implementation and design experience, with architecture focus.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and workstreams; ensure solutions meet technical requirements and best practices.
- Architect resilient ERP platforms for global CPG operations with regional variations.
- Integrate SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA) with enterprise systems and third-party partners; enable add-ons while maintaining system integrity and flexibility.
- Embed compliance with global and local regulations (FDA, DoJ, EU, GDPR) into platform design; ensure traceability, auditability, and secure data management.
- Establish architectural principles and governance for high availability, disaster recovery, and performance across distributed environments.
- Collaborate with Digital & Transformation, supply chain planning, logistics, manufacturing, sales, and marketing to align capabilities with strategic goals.
- Conduct business capability mapping and application rationalization; model and improve processes and identify automation opportunities; use tools like LeanIX and Lucidchart.
- Build relationships with stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and IT; partner with external MSPs when needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field; MBA or Computer Science preferred.
- 10+ years in senior analytics, Tech Lead, SAP ERP consulting, or architecture roles with Manufacturing/CPG focus.
- 10+ years hands-on SAP ERP (ECC, S/4HANA) implementation and related tools (Ariba, SuccessFactors).
- 7+ years cross-functional ERP implementation experience.
- 5+ years working with SAP S/4HANA.
- Experience in international architecture design and global rollout strategies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Regulatory exposure across UTS and Non-UTS domains.
- Proficiency in Cloud/SaaS architecture, API design, RBAC security, and data privacy.
- Understanding of SAP products and licensing; SAP Activate for RISE with S/4HANA; add-ons such as Tax, Bank, and regulatory modules.
- Enterprise Architecture training or certification in TOGAF, Open CA, or Zachman 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: $128,700.00 - $196,200.00.
Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria
At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:
- 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 — student loan repayment assistance, conference attendance, or 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
- Wellness that goes beyond work — programs for holistic well-being
- A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and community impact
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.
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- Information Technology
- Industries: Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Tobacco Manufacturing
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