Growth Product Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

This job is with Altria, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you ready to help transform how innovation comes to life? In this role, you’ll lead through influence to activate Front-End Innovation Pods, drive focused execution, and build scalable systems that turn findings into lasting improvements. You’ll strengthen governance, improve cross-functional alignment, and ensure results are measured, open, and delivered with accountability.

We are seeking a Growth Product Manager  who will play a key role in launching, orchestrating, and continuously improving Agile Front-End Innovation (FEI) Pods to accelerate high-quality innovation outcomes for Altria Growth. This role serves as the central integrator across Pods ensuring well-adapted execution, rapid learning cycles, and cross-functional alignment—while building a scalable model for future Pod deployment.

What you will be doing:

• Leading FEI Pod setup and launch: Defining scope, roles, sprint structure, and deliverables while aligning Pods to business priorities.
• Driving execution rigor: Lead standups and sprint reviews with clear priorities, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Ensuring delivery against timelines: Removing barriers and maintaining focus on learning goals and execution commitments.
• Assembling and translating Pod findings: Build and evolve the FEI playbook to scale knowledge and embed improvements.
• Strengthening cross-functional alignment: Enhancing governance guardrails while maintaining agility and connection to commercialization processes.
• Defining and tracking essential indicators: Providing clear updates to leadership on performance, risks, and outcomes.
• Driving accountability for commitments: Ensuring teams deliver against expectations with clarity and rigor.
• Building FEI capabilities: Maturing ways of working and adapting processes as the model evolves.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of project management experience with a strong technical/commercial foundation.
• Knowledge of business model development and cross-functional roles in breakthrough innovation.
• Expertise in front-end innovation frameworks, including Design Thinking and Agile methodologies.
• Shown success developing CPG innovations and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to lead up, across, and down within sophisticated project and sprint environments.
• Knowledge of the CPG product lifecycle, including regulatory and quality compliance.
• Experience embedding agile or hybrid PMO models in matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency in Stage Gate processes with experience crafting critical questions and testing hypotheses.
• Data proficiency and benchmark tracking capability for early-stage innovation.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to align partners and drive decisions.

Compensation and Benefits

Additional Information

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: $119,600.00 - $173,450.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where life works for you —  with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
• Own your time  — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
• A place where you belong  — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
• Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
• A future you can count on  — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
• Help with your goals  — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Celebrating your milestones  — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work  — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
• A culture that gives back  — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.