Senior Manager, Enterprise Architect - ERP & Corporate Functions

Altria

77d • $128,700 - $196,200

About The Position

Join a Fortune 500 company behind some of the world’s most iconic brands, where innovation meets scale. We’re looking for a visionary Senior Manager, Enterprise Architect to spearhead the design, integration, and evolution of next-gen ERP solutions that support business operations—from Record to Report and Order to Cash, to Procure to Pay, Hire to Retire, Master Data Management, and Operational Reporting. This role can be based in Richmond VA, or we are open to remote work arrangements. Must be willing to travel as needed, approximately 25-30%. As the Enterprise Architect, you’ll define and uphold technology standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across ERP and adjacent platforms. You’ll lead modernization efforts, optimize business capabilities, and architect solutions that support critical ERP migration, innovation product launches, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s in MBA, or Computer Science preferred.
• 10+ years in senior business analysis, Tech Lead, SAP ERP Consulting, or architecture roles, with deep Manufacturing or CPG industry expertise.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with SAP ERP (ECC, S/4 HANA) implementation and related tools.
• 7+ years of cross-functional ERP implementation experience.
• 5+ years working with SAP S/4 HANA.
• Proven experience in international architecture design and global rollout strategies.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills.
• Expertise in regulatory environments across UTS and Non-UTS domains.
• Advanced proficiency in Cloud/SaaS architecture, API design, RBAC security, and data privacy compliance.

Nice To Haves

• SAP ERP (ECC, S/4) certifications preferred.
• Enterprise Architecture Training or Certification on TOGAFF or UAF or Open CA or Zachman Framework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and uphold technology standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across ERP and adjacent platforms.
• Lead modernization efforts and optimize business capabilities.
• Architect solutions that support critical ERP migration, innovation product launches, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis and lead workshops to understand and map business needs to SAP S/4HANA capabilities.
• Guide, design, and direct SAP S/4HANA solutions according to business requirements, following industry’s best practices.
• Integrate SAP ERP (ECC or S/4 HANA) seamlessly across enterprise systems and third-party partners.
• Establish architectural principles and governance frameworks for high availability, disaster recovery, and performance across distributed environments.
• Partner cross-functionally with Digital & Transformation teams, supply chain planning, logistics operations, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
• Conduct business capability mapping and application rationalization.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and IT.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote work options.
• 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days.
• 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.
• Student loan repayment assistance, conference attendance, or certification with professional development stipends.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid parental and bonding leave.
• Paid volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees