Associate Manager, Data Architect

Job Title:

Associate Manager, Data Architect

Work Model:
Hybrid

Company:
Altria Client Services

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise in data and technology will shape the design of data products for strategic business initiatives? Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field? Have four years’ experience as a Data Architect, Business Analyst or similar role focused on data management, solution design and data products?

If so, we want to speak with you!

We are actively recruiting an Associate Manager, Data Architect, to join our team in Richmond VA
.

• Work closely with business partners to understand and translate business objectives and strategies into comprehensive data product requirements.
• Lead the design and development of data product blueprints and prototypes that meet business needs and align with strategic objectives.
• Partner with data architects and engineers to refine high-level requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and alignment to architectural principles.
• Identify and recommend essential data and technology infrastructure components required to support the development, deployment, and scalability of data products.
• Establish and enforce data architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines to maintain consistency and quality across data initiatives.
• Innovate and design solutions that optimize data usage, streamline data workflows, and improve business processes.
• Collaborate with data engineers and technical teams to ensure successful implementation and operationalization of data products.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data architecture and management to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years' experience as a Data Architect, Business Analyst, or similar role with a focus on data management, solution design or data products.
• Solid understanding of data architecture principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners to deliver complex technical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical partners

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: $ - $.

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…