Senior Manager, Corporate Communications - Stamford, CT

Position Overview

In a rapidly shifting environment-where public expectations of business are higher than ever-it is essential that PMI U.S. shows up with clarity, credibility, and judgment. As PMI U.S. continues to lead the industry toward a smoke-free future, the Senior Manager, Corporate Communications will play a pivotal role in shaping how our reputation is managed, and our leaders are seen, heard, and trusted.

This role is not about following a fixed playbook. It is for a self-directed communications leader who can identify emerging opportunities, translate insight into strategy, identify positive reputational opportunities, and guide the organization and senior executives through a complex and evolving media landscape.

Part of the Corporate Communications team, this individual will help design and drive a tailored executive visibility strategy that elevates PMI U.S. leaders as credible, authentic ambassadors of responsibility, innovation, and impact-while navigating ambiguity, competing priorities, and fast-moving public conversations.

In this role, you will supervise a Manager of Executive and Corporate Communications and lead agency teams to deliver strategy, reporting to the director of Corporate Communications.

Your 'day to day':

Executive Visibility & Strategy

• Develop and execute insight-driven, proactive communications strategies for senior executives aligned with PMI U.S. priorities, values, and risk environment
• Advise leaders on where to engage, when to engage, and when not to, ensuring presence is purposeful rather than performative
• Translate cultural, media, and stakeholder insights into clear recommendations for executive positioning and thought leadership

Opportunity Identification & Media Innovation

• Proactively identify new and emerging media, platforms, and formats (including nontraditional outlets) to advance PMI U.S's visibility
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and platform leaders as a core capability-not a transactional one

Content & Narrative Development

• Draft and oversee high-impact op-eds, speeches, LinkedIn articles, news announcements and talking points that reflect each executive's distinct voice and strategic agenda
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure narrative discipline, quality, and consistency across channels \

Earned Media & Recognition

• Partner closely with the U.S. Press Office to pitch and place executive commentary in top-tier business, policy, and cultural outlets
• Own and manage strategic awards, speaker submissions, and recognition opportunities aligned to long-term reputation goals

Digital Executive Presence

• Lead executive social media strategy, particularly LinkedIn, with a focus on credibility, engagement, and relevance-not volume
• Track performance, test new approaches, and adapt content strategy based on insight and audience response in partnership with digital communications team

Complex Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Navigate complex, and at times competing, priorities across Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, Scientific Engagement, HR, and external partners
• Bring judgment, diplomacy, and decisiveness to align teams and move work forward effectively

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic communications
• Proven ability to craft compelling narratives and coach senior leaders with confidence
• Strong media instincts and deep fluency in the U.S. media and policy landscape
• Experience managing executive digital presence, especially LinkedIn
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fluent in English

Mindset & Approach:

• Self-directed, curious, and comfortable operating without a rigid playbook
• Strategic thinker who can move from insight to action and make smart tradeoffs
• Strong relationship-builder who earns trust with executives, peers, and partners
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, complexity, and moments of tension
• Energized by evolving ideas, emerging platforms, and unfinished narratives

What we offer:

• 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.

Annual Base Salary Range: $176,00-$220,000

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match - a leader in oral nicotine delivery - creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.

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