Senior Project Manager

Altria Client Services LLC in; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altria Group, Inc. in Hopkinsville, KY is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead strategic IT initiatives within its Enterprise Technology organization. This role focuses on delivering projects on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will blend leadership, technical acumen, and business insight to drive success in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT or business-facing roles focusing on project execution.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across levels.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposals to define scope, timelines, budgets, and execution strategies.
• Define deliverables, milestones, and resource plans with input from leaders and authorities.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across contributors.
• Develop and implement communication strategies and risk mitigation plans with sponsors and consultants.
• Monitor progress and ensure projects remain aligned with business goals and executive expectations.
• Maintain consistent documentation and reporting standards for all partners.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to project management practices.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Agile / Scrum / Waterfall

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Want to lead and oversee the successful delivery of strategic IT projects for a Fortune 500 company with some of the most iconic brands? If you are looking to solve real problems at the intersection of tech and transformation, using your skills to scale what works, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Sr. Project Manager to join our Enterprise Technology organization in Hopkinsville, KY.

This role is critical in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of leadership, technical competence, and business insight to drive project success in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

• Evaluate project proposals to define scope, timelines, budgets, and execution strategies in collaboration with sponsors and key business partners
• Define and handle deliverables, milestones, and resource plans with input from business unit leaders and subject matter authorities
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across internal and external contributors
• Develop and implement communication strategies and risk mitigation plans with project sponsors and consultants
• Monitor progress and ensure projects remain aligned with business goals and executive expectations
• Maintain consistent documentation and reporting standards for all partners
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to project management practices through feedback from team members and service providers

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in IT or business-facing roles with a strong focus on problem-solving and project execution
• Confirmed ability to lead teams and run multiple projects using Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall methodologies
• Strong communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques for planning, tracking, and reporting
• Ability to influence and negotiate across all levels of the organization, with high emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical thinking, decision-making under uncertainty, and cross-functional collaboration

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.