Sr Manager, Corporate Communications & Thought Leadership

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $187K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own PMI's external thought‑leadership program, shaping messaging, executive positioning, and strategic external engagements across priority themes to amplify PMI's credibility as a forward‑looking CPG.

Lead thought‑leadership agenda and external placements
Develop executive‑ready messaging and materials
Coordinate across Corporate Communications for consistent amplification

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead 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
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
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
Exceptional writing and storytelling across formats
Strong strategic thinking and ability to shape positioning in complex and high visibility contexts
Ability to simplify complex topics into clear, compelling messages
Strong editorial judgment and external perspective
Ability to stress‑test messaging in high‑pressure contexts
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration

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 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