Senior Project/Program Manager, Marketing

Job Description Job Title: Senior Project/Program Manager, Marketing Req Id: 3273 Work Model: Hybrid Company: Altria Client Services State/Province: Virginia Job Description: Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Interested in leading complex initiatives that bring marketing strategies to life? If you enjoy collaborating with teams and bringing structure to evolving business priorities, this opportunity may be a great fit. We're seeking a Senior Project/Program Manager, Marketing to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale initiatives that support marketing and business goals. In this role, you'll oversee multiple projects, coordinate teams, and help ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with stakeholder expectations. As both a leader and hands-on contributor, you'll partner with business stakeholders, marketing teams, agency partners, and cross-functional colleagues to support successful outcomes while advancing project & program management best practices across the organization. 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. What You'll Be Doing 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. We Want You to Have 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. 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 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 — 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 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. 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. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn .