Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Altria is a Fortune 500 company with a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers and a vision of Moving Beyond Smoking. The Senior Project/Program Manager, Marketing will lead multiple large-scale marketing initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing plans, budgets, risks, vendors, and stakeholder communications while advancing project management practices across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects and programs, partnering with business sponsors and marketing teams to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success measures
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, budgets, and execution roadmaps while managing projects through completion
- Direct and coordinate cross-functional teams by clarifying responsibilities, establishing priorities, and removing obstacles to progress
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while proactively managing issues, dependencies, and competing priorities
- Escalate risks and challenges as needed, providing leadership with clear recommendations and decision-making options
- Partner with internal stakeholders, agencies, vendors, and external partners to ensure deliverables meet quality expectations and business requirements
- Support the development and management of statements of work, timelines, service level expectations, and vendor relationships
- Communicate project status, decisions, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
- Establish and promote project management standards, processes, templates, and governance practices that support consistent execution across programs
- Drive continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives, identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency, and implementing process improvements
- Mentor and support project managers, coordinators, and team members to strengthen project management capabilities across the organization
- Partner with stakeholders across Marketing, Brand, Creative, Analytics, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing Operations to ensure alignment and successful program delivery
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of progressive project or program management experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution and completion
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, resource, and stakeholder management
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex or ambiguous business challenges
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including experience communicating with and influencing senior leaders
- Experience managing agency, vendor, or external partner relationships
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Smartsheet, Adobe Workfront, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated experience utilizing Adobe Workfront to support project planning, resource management, workflow governance, and execution oversight
- Familiarity with both traditional and Agile project delivery methodologies
- Experience operating within a large, matrixed organization and collaborating across multiple functions and stakeholder groups
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with strong attention to detail and execution
- This is a remote position with expected travel of approximately 25% to 40% for team collaboration, meetings, and key business initiatives
- For candidates interested in relocating, relocation assistance to the Richmond, VA area is available
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship
Benefits
- Flexible and remote work options
- 15 days of paid time off
- 13 paid holidays
- 2 floating holiday days
- A 37.5-hour workweek
- Annual merit increases and performance bonus
- 401(k) matching from day one
- Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of base salary
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Professional development stipends for attending a conference or gaining a new certification
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Paid parental and bonding leave
- Wellness programs
- Paid volunteer days
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