Manager, Corporate Communications & Thought Leadership

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

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

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the PMI thought leadership agenda and drive high‑stakes external engagements, shaping executive messaging and cross‑functional alignment to place PMI’s POVs in premier forums.

Lead the thought leadership agenda, develop executive messaging, and drive external placements
Coordinate cross‑functional messaging and preparations for high‑stakes external moments

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Role Leads — 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 — Shape executive positioning and points of view for senior leaders across priority themes, ensuring alignment with PMI’s corporate positioning while remaining authentic to individual voices and relevant to external discourse.
Develop executive‑ready messaging for interviews, panels, and strategic speaking opportunities, including tailored talking points, narrative flows, and supporting materials.

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

Benefits

We offer a 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 U.S.

Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are invested in America’s future. From building advanced manufacturing facilities to engaging deeply with civil society to promote progress within communities nationwide, the people of PMI U.S. are proud to be part of America’s continued growth and excellence. Via PMI’s global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, we contribute leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation on U.S. soil. PMI’s U.S. affiliates employ more than 2,500 people—and we’re growing. PMI U.S. is on a mission to improve public health by providing the ~30 million legal-age Americans who still smoke with innovative, FDA-authorized alternatives that help them leave conventional cigarettes and other traditional tobacco products behind. We do so responsibly, with stringent policies in place to deter access by anyone under age 21.PMI U.S. works every day to be a good neighbor in the communities where we live, work, and conduct business. We’re committed to giving back in ways that benefit people and communities for the long term, with a focus on supporting military veterans and their families, economic empowerment, and disaster preparedness and relief. Our people are the heart of our success. We’re committed to supporting them in learning and developing new skills and ways of working. The growth of PMI U.S. employees fuels our business growth. As our business expands, it creates more opportunities for people to advance on their continuous learning journeys and in their careers. For more information about PMI U.S., please visit https://www.uspmi.com/."PMI U.S.", "We", "Our" and "Us" refer to Philip Morris International's U.S. family of businesses. References to "PMI" mean Philip Morris International Inc. and all its subsidiaries

Founded in 1985

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

562 employees (56 in marketing)

www.uspmi.com