Altria Group, Inc

Director of Enterprise Architecture

Altria Group, Inc$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in IT, enterprise architecture, or digital experience design
  • 5+ years of experience leading architects or technical teams
  • Demonstrated experience defining and executing architecture strategies and governance models
  • Strong understanding of architecture domains and modern architectural patterns

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Enterprise Architecture team, including hiring and coaching
  • Define and drive enterprise architecture vision and multi-year roadmap
  • Advise and influence architectural direction and priorities
  • Establish and enforce enterprise architecture principles and governance
  • Oversee design of scalable, usable, and secure end-to-end enterprise solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into effective designs
  • Drive alignment of IT investments with business capabilities and optimize portfolios

Benefits

  • Remote work arrangement with potential travel (25-30%)
  • Opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company
  • Leadership role with direct influence on enterprise architecture strategy
  • Involvement in innovative technologies including cloud and AI
  • Ability to impact user-centered design practices and digital experiences
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director of Enterprise Architecture

Req Id: 2993

Work Model: Remote

Company: Altria Client Services

State/Province: Virginia

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

Want to lead an Enterprise Architecture team and be accountable for the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of user-centered digital experiences across enterprise platforms and products for a Fortune 500 company where you'll take ownership from day one, working on real challenges that push you to grow and make an impact that lasts?

If you have 10+ years of IT, digital experience design, or architecture experience with at least five years leading architects, designers, or comparable technical teams, we want to speak with you!!

We are currently looking for a Director, Enterprise Architecture to join our Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Operations Team in Richmond, VA, but are open to a remote work arrangement if you are willing to travel 25-30%.

This role reports to the Senior Director, Infrastructure & Operations and Enterprise Architecture, providing people leadership while advising, influencing, and shaping enterprise architecture strategy, standards, and priorities. You will be accountable for ensuring alignment between business goals and technology investments, translating business needs into scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions while driving effective execution in close partnership with infrastructure, engineering, product, and business teams.

What you will be doing
  • Leading and managing the Enterprise Architecture team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and development
  • Defining and driving the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap aligned to business priorities and Enterprise Technology and Infrastructure & Operations strategies
  • Advising, influencing, and providing input on architectural direction and priorities; final prioritization resides with the Senior Director, Infrastructure & Operations
  • Establishing and enforcing enterprise architecture principles, standards, patterns, and governance practices (including Architecture Review Board participation)
  • Overseeing the design of end-to-end enterprise solutions and user experiences across platforms supported by Infrastructure & Operations, ensuring scalability, usability, security, and operational sustainability
  • Partnering with Infrastructure & Operations leaders, product owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective architecture and experience designs
  • Reviewing and approving architecture deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, accessibility, and alignment with enterprise standards and target-state architecture
  • Driving alignment of IT investments with business capabilities through capability mapping, roadmaps, and portfolio optimization
  • Leading application rationalization, cloud adoption, modernization efforts, and reduction of technical debt
  • Delivering impact assessments, cost/benefit analysis, and risk-informed recommendations to guide strategic technology decisions
  • Evaluating and adopting emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, automation, data platforms) to enable innovation while maintaining governance and scalability
  • Driving adoption of user-centered design practices, usability improvements, and continuous iteration in coordination with I&O delivery practices
  • Collaborating across security, data, integration, and infrastructure domains to ensure cohesive end-to-end architecture across the enterprise
  • Managing vendor and partner contributions related to architecture and experience design, aligned with governance standards


Specific Skills

We want you to have
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in information technology, enterprise architecture, or digital experience design roles, along with 5+ years of people leadership experience managing architects or comparable technical teams
  • Demonstrated experience defining and executing enterprise-wide architecture strategies, roadmaps, and governance models
  • Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale digital platforms and solutions in partnership with infrastructure and delivery organizations
  • Strong understanding of architecture domains (cloud, application, integration, data, and security) and modern architectural patterns (cloud-native, API-led, event-driven)
  • Experience with architecture governance practices, including standards, principles, and review boards (ARB)
  • Experience with user-centered design and experience architecture methodologies
  • Strong collaboration with Infrastructure & Operations, engineering, and product teams
  • Ability to balance design quality with operational reliability, scalability, and delivery timelines
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into actionable architecture decisions
  • Excellent communication skills to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for senior stakeholders


Preferred qualifications
  • Enterprise Architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) or equivalent experience
  • Experience with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., LeanIX or similar platforms)
  • Experience working in regulated environments with strong risk, compliance, and governance requirements
  • Background in large-scale transformation initiatives such as modernization, M&A integration, or platform consolidation


Compensation and Benefits

Additional Information

About Altria Group, Inc

Altria’s companies have built some of the brands in the world – Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, and Black &? Mild – that today are their respective categories.??? Altria Group owns three premier tobacco companies in the United States.? Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton have positions in the cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and large machine-made cigar categories. Altria also has a substantial position in the alcohol business with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and economic interest in SABMiller plc?.

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Learn more about Altria Group, Inc
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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