Manager, Corporate Communications & Thought Leadership

Stamford, CT (Unknown)

$150K/yr – $187K/yrManager8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own PMI's thought leadership program and executive positioning, shaping messaging across priority themes, external engagements, and high‑stakes moments; collaborate with corporate communications and media teams; translate business strategy into externally credible content and speeches.

Define and evolve thought leadership agenda
Develop executive‑ready messaging and materials
Drive high‑impact external engagements and media placements

Job Description

Responsibilities

PMI’s thought‑leadership agenda across priority themes and emerging topics
Development of corporate positioning and executive‑ready messaging
High‑impact external content and placements (speeches, op‑eds, POVs, long‑form materials)
Preparation, framing and implementation of high‑stakes external moments
Cross‑functional alignment of messaging across Corporate Communications partners
Thought Leadership Agenda, Positioning & Content
Define and continuously evolve PMI’s thought‑leadership agenda by identifying priority themes, white‑space opportunities, and emerging conversations where PMI should establish a clear and differentiated point of view.
Translate business strategy and future direction into compelling, externally relevant positioning that strengthens PMI’s credibility as a forward‑looking CPG company.
Develop high‑impact content including speeches, op‑eds, POVs, briefing materials, and long‑form thought‑leadership pieces.
Executive Messaging

Requirements

8–12 years in corporate communications, strategic communications, or executive communications
Strong experience developing thought‑leadership content and preparing senior leaders for external engagements
Experience working closely with media teams, journalists, or editorial environments
Experience in global, cross‑functional organizations

Preferred

Curious, outward‑looking, and tuned into global conversations
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging topics
Detail‑oriented with high standards for quality
Proactive and confident in challenging and refining messaging
Strong balance between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
Highly attuned to external conversations, with strong instinct for what is timely and relevant
Uses AI tools effectively to support research, ideation, and message development

Benefits

We offer competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

Philip Morris International

4.0 Glassdoor

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international consumer goods company working to deliver a smoke-free future and evolving its portfolio for the long term to include products outside of the tobacco and nicotine sector. Since 2008, PMI has invested more than USD 15 billion to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, with the goal of completely ending the sale of cigarettes. In November 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the companies’ IQOS and ZYN brands. As of Q2 2025, PMI's smoke-free products were available for sale in 97 markets and smoke-free products accounted for approximately 41% of net revenues. With a strong foundation and significant expertise in life sciences, PMI announced in February 2021 its ambition to expand into wellness and healthcare areas and aims to enhance life through the delivery of seamless health experiences. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com.Our priority is to attract, support and keep with us diverse and unique individuals. Our global workforce of more than 69,000 people is one of our greatest strengths and the key to our success as a company. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all corners of the world. PMI has also been certified as a “Global Top Employer” for the seventh consecutive year, in recognition of the high standards of excellence in our working environment and the exceptional development opportunities we offer. If you come into our offices or meet our people, you will quickly realize that at PMI everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and build phenomenal careers.

Lausanne, Vaud, CHE

65K employees (4,153 in marketing)

www.pmi.com

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