Manager Local Government Affairs
Aurora, CO
Posted 4 months ago
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Job Description
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
- Municipal & Government Affairs Strategy
- Design and execute local government affairs strategies in priority cities and counties, aligned with regional and national objectives.
- Lead multi-stakeholder local campaigns with clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with mayors, council members, city managers, county officials, and key municipal staff.
- Community Foundation & Local Presence
- Build and sustain strong foundational relationships with trusted community stakeholders in cities and counties where PMI has an operational or commercial footprint.
- Engage chambers of commerce, business associations, workforce organizations, civic leaders, and community-based nonprofits to position PMI as a long-term local partner.
- Identify and support community initiatives that align with economic development, public health, and responsible business objectives.
- Establish PMI’s reputation locally before regulatory pressure emerges, ensuring credibility and access during moments of policy debate.
- Serve as a visible, consistent regional presence representing PMI’s transformation and commitment to harm reduction.
- 8-10 years of experience in local government, public affairs, political campaigns, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience operating in or influencing city and county environments.
- Background in highly regulated industries, public health, or consumer policy preferred.
- Campaign-oriented mindset with the ability to plan, sequence, and execute complex local strategies.
- Strong political instincts and fluency in municipal decision-making processes.
- Strategic thinker who can simplify complexity and prioritize what truly matters.
- Regular in-market presence and travel required.
Annual Base Salary Range: $149,600-$187,000
- 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
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.
