Manager, Emerging Technology & Innovation

Overview

Manage, design and execute emerging technology use cases to accelerate progress towards an enterprise vision for a fortune 200 company with some of the most iconic brands! Have experience in AI, Security or Sustainable Technology space? Are you comfortable working in white space? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently seeking a Manager, Emerging Technology & Innovation to join our Digital & Technology team in Richmond, VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements.

What you'll be doing:• Consult with internal key stakeholders to understand current and future business needs related to AI, security or sustainable tech trends and technology, using design thinking methodology to develop proof of concepts Includes handoff to business function at end of proof of concept.• Analyze current and future AI, security or sustainable tech trends and capabilities to identify areas of opportunity, or to activate upon specific business initiatives.• Manage and execute emerging technology and innovation objectives, roadmap and KPIs• Develop strategic partnerships, relationships, and alliances.

What we want you to have: • Bachelor's Degree and six years' experience OR Master's Degree and four years' experience in digital transformations, design thinking, AI, Security or Sustainable Technology.• Extensive network of suppliers, developers, and early stage companies.• Strong sense of curiosity and passion to learn, self starter, comfortable working in an evolving and changing 'white space' environment• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively across functions, inclusive of strong communication skills (written and oral)• Capable of critical thinking as well as successfully leading implementation of ideas through proof of concept• Technology generalist with the ability to deep dive as needed, ability to scan and understand emerging technology trends and potential business areas of focus• Knowledge and experience of innovation approaches, activities (i.e. hackathon challenges) and experimental processes• Balance of enthusiasm and realism in communicating new ideas

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 deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package.

Sponsorship

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Company Overview

Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21+. Our tobacco companies - which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades - include some of the most enduring names in American business. In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal, and Helix Innovations, the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches. Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products. Through a separate agreement with Philip Morris International, we have the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS* Tobacco Heating System® and Marlboro HeatSticks® through April 2024. Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world's largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. 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. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn