Overview

Run project teams to deliver IT solutions for the Product Development and Innovation departments at a Fortune 100 CPG Company! Looking for an opportunity to work for an IT organization ranked by Computerworld as one of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT?" Have work experience in leading multiple complex IT projects in a regulated environment? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are seeking an Information Systems Senior Project Manager located in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Managing and leading all aspects of large complex IT projects in a regulated environment to improve efficiencies, reduce risk, and provide competitive advantage. Responsibilities include:

- Directly communicate with business users and collaborators to gather business and functional requirements for systems and solutions to be implemented

- Ability to communicate effectively and facilitate meetings with core solution teams, vendors and other 3rd party stakeholders throughout the duration of projects

- Complete SDLC documentation for computer system implementation projects

- Use Agile principles and methodologies to govern the delivery approach for your projects.

- Handle Vendor relationships and lead teams that may include multiple contractors from different companies.

- Professionally prepare presentations for stakeholders which may include project board presentations, roadmaps, and status updates.

- Deliver training and mentorship to new project managers and project managers that have less experience in delivering projects according to FDA's 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

- Work closely with the support team to transition projects into support at the close of projects.

WE WANT YOU TO HAVE:

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (IS), Computer Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems, (MIS) or related field from an accredited college or university preferred

- Master of Science in Information Technology (IT), Management Information Systems, (MIS), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Technology Management, or equivalent preferred

- Project Management Professional or Scrum Master Certification preferred

- 5+ years of experience leading large complex IT projects

- 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment requiring 21 CFR Part 11 compliance preferred

- 10 years of demonstrated ability developing, supporting, or implementing IT solutions

- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

- Solid understanding of information security as it applies to system development

- Critical thinking and managing to superior level of results. The ability to effectively analyze, review, diagnose and quality check results

- Maintain relationships and work multi-functionally to meet business objectives

- Plan, coordinate, supervise, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.

- Understand and apply the Project Management Methodology.

- Internalize the SDLC and use this knowledge to get results in a project environment.

- Elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements.

- Knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps for managing user stories and system validation.

- Handle changing requirements throughout the project life cycle to ensure the success of work products.

- Use a variety of specific tools and techniques for planning, estimating, resourcing and scheduling IT projects or components of IT projects.

- Understanding of the client organization and its strategies; knowledge of the organization's products, processes, and systems.

- Establish and build balanced working relations and partnerships with clients, vendors, and peers.

- Manage the utilization of external services (e.g., product or platform vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, outsourced functions).

- Knowledge of the techniques, tools and applications associated with coordination of internal resources; ability to synchronize and integrate activities, responsibilities, and command and control structures to ensure that internal resources are used most efficiently in pursuit of business objectives.

- Builds capabilities where needed.

- Successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

- Influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

- Listening techniques; ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker.

- Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.

Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs, as well as a relocation assistance package.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Company Overview

Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria's Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria's businesses and society. Altria's wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria's smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world's largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other's unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States.