Principal Program Engineer II

Overview

Are you passionate about engineering and comfortable operating in an undefined environment where you are encouraged to take calculated risks? If you have 10 plus years of engineering or technical experience, are collaborative, enjoy exploring possibilities, and can advocate for your ideas to a broad group of business partners, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Principal Program Engineer II to join our Engineering & Technology Innovation team in Richmond, VA. This team is part of our new Consumer Experience Organization (CXO) which centralizes and coordinates enterprise consumer strategy, marketing, and innovative nicotine products strategy, commercialization and engineering. This role will lead teams of capable and dedicated engineers as we work to meet our vison to transition adult smokers to a smoke-free future.

What you will be doing:

• As a working manager, developing a firm understanding of the details of the work and translating that into strategic planning
• Leading a team of engineers to deliver novel technology solutions (equipment and systems) for new and innovative products where little or no precedent exists
• Making resource allocation prioritization decisions in alignment with the Innovative System
• Leading and developing technical talent in both technical and non-technical capability
• Supporting the team in providing tools and resources for them to be successful
• Proactively engaging and developing strong relationships with key partners, and using those relationships to understand what is needed now and in the future
• Operating within and influencing where needed the Altria Innovation System infrastructure

We want you to have:

• 10+ years of engineering or technical experience.
• BS Degree in an engineering subject area is strongly preferred but not required if equivalent experience can be demonstrated
• Demonstrated experience and capability in technical engineering roles.
• Proven experience in people leadership and development, with a preference for technical talent
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, across multiple levels of the organization
• Experience in project and/or program management, particularly in areas where the outcomes are unknown
• Capability in data driven and risk-based decision making
• Experience with developing strong relationships with business partners
• Experience with equipment or technology development, including process startup and transfer, is preferred
• Passion for learning and exploration of new ideas
• Experience providing leadership in the areas outside of your specific area of expertise and experience

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