Overview:

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a Fortune 200 company where your analytics expertise will influence our organizations and help craft our future? Do you thrive on transforming data into insights? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are actively seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Manager, Data Scientist to join our Consumer & Retail Optimization Team within the Advanced Analytics department. The position is based out of Richmond, VA, and we are open to remote work arrangements.

As a Senior Manager, Data Scientist, you will be responsible for both driving the development and implementation of data science strategies, as well as managing a teams of data scientists. Your expertise in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling will be crucial in delivering actionable insights and driving data-driven decision-making solutions for our marketing and consumer analytics operations. If you are passionate about data science, possess a strong analytical mindset, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll be doing:
Lead, manage, and coach internal and 3rd party data scientists and data analysts to develop, execute, and maintain a suite of marketing attribution, consumer segmentation, and personalized propensity model solutions across multiple brands, channels, consumer types, and market geographies.
Accountable for the planning, design, and final production implementation of data science projects, and verify the quality, interpretation, and applicability of codebases.
Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional technical teams to identify, assess, and prioritize key analytical needs
Craft and present analytical findings and recommended actions to business leads.
Work with cross-functional agile pods representing data engineers, brand strategy, and marketing operations leads to coordinate key quarterly analytics priorities and needs.
Collaborate with adjacent departments and functions, such as Data Strategy, Consumer Experiences, Consumer Research, Sales, Brand Management, and Finance, to align and orchestrate multi-quarter roadmaps.
Stay up to date, research, and test emerging technologies and techniques that could enable enhanced analytics capabilities for our marketing organizations.

What We Want You to Have:
Bachelors degree in Decision Science, Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field. Masters or other graduate-level degree is a plus.
8 - 10 years of increasing accountability in people management, analytics, strategy, and communication. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) related experience(s) is an advantage.
Experience leading a team of data scientists, data analysts, and/or data engineers.
Demonstrated expertise leveraging advanced analytics and AI/machine learning to meet business related goals and objectives.
Strong proficiency in conducting complex data manipulation, model analyses, and synthesis of results independently.
Demonstrated experience with SQL and Python programming languages; familiarity with Apache Spark & Databricks is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to convey abstract technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively and concisely.
Sense of urgency to deliver results, coupled with genuine curiosity to explore, learn, and experiment.
Confidence and courage to engage in discussions and debates across all levels of the organization.

In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business priorities, we offer excellent compensation packages that include a compelling base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, and participation in our incentive compensation and deferred profit-sharing programs.

People Leader Expectations:

In this role, you are responsible for leading a team. People Leaders play a fundamental role in bringing Altrias Employment Brand to life and creating an exceptional employee experience. As a People Leader at Altria, you are responsible for the performance, capability and engagement of your team. Some examples of specific responsibilities aligned to People Leader expectations include:

• Establish and effectively communicate Vision, strategies and how each employees work aligns
• Identify, select, develop and allocate skills, behaviors and talent needed to meet business needs
• Embrace diverse perspectives, appreciate differences and foster a culture of inclusion
• Build trusting relationships by being authentic, transparent and providing radical candor

Sponsorship:
Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Total Rewards:

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: $143,600.00 - $219,050.00 / annually.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes:

• Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones
• Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution
• Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Student Loan Assistance
• To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com)

Company Overview:
Altria is a Fortune 200 company that has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers 21 . Our Vision is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a smoke-free future. We are Moving Beyond Smoking, leading the way in moving adult smokersaway from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices.

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 ourshareholders.
Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, on!, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altrias products and operating companies by visiting www.altria.com .
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