Manager Strategy & Program Delivery

Philip Morris International; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to define your future

Inclusive culture

Skill development opportunities

Contribute to smoke-free future

Job summary

Philip Morris International in Madrid, Spain, is seeking a Manager Strategy and Program Delivery. The role coordinates strategy planning and delivery across functions, translating insights into cross-functional initiatives to shape the affiliate's direction.

The successful candidate will lead high-impact strategic studies, identify opportunities in business development and incubation, and drive execution with KPI frameworks while collaborating with senior management and regional partners.

Qualifications

• University degree or Master’s in Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, or Mathematics; an MBA is an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in multinational companies.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience in strategic consultancy.
• Exposure to Finance and Commercial functions is an advantage.
• Highly collaborative and agile, with the ability to lead internal and external stakeholders and inspire change.
• Ambitious, accountable, and willing to take a hands-on approach.
• Fluent English. Spanish will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Formulation: coordinate strategy planning cycles and align functions to define initiatives.
• High-Impact Strategic Studies: lead projects addressing business challenges with structured problem-solving and funding advocacy.
• Business Development and Incubation: identify topics and design business models with sponsors.
• Strategy into Execution: develop a program portfolio and implement KPI framework across priorities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile mindset

Adaptability

Communication

Education

MBA

Business/Finance degree

Job description

Madrid, Spain

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week

At PMI, we've chosen to do something incredible. We've transformed our business and are 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.

Join our team in Spain as Manager Strategy and Program Delivery. You will help shape the affiliate's strategic direction by coordinating strategy planning, development, and delivery across functions, translating insights into cross-functional initiatives.

What You'll Do

Strategy Formulation

• Support market strategy development and coordinate global and regional strategic planning cycles.
• Align functions to define and prioritize critical initiatives.
• Prepare business updates and strategy reviews for the Management Team and regional partners.
• Improve competitive intelligence insights to support strategic decisions.

High-Impact Strategic Studies

• Lead projects addressing critical business challenges and opportunities through structured problem-solving, clear timelines, and dedicated resources.
• Advocate for adequate funding and sponsorship for selected project outcomes.

Business Development and Incubation

• Identify strategic study topics for Business Development and Incubation.
• Support the initial design of business models and collaborate with sponsors.
• Identify opportunities for new categories or products as needed.

Strategy into Execution

• Develop a portfolio of programs and projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Implement a Key Performance Indicator framework based on Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures principles.
• Analyze the program and project portfolio to prioritize initiatives with the greatest strategic impact.
• Conduct consistent Return on Investment assessments to support effective prioritization.
• Support the Managing Director and Heads of Functions in defining and monitoring progress toward strategic goals.

Skills And Capabilities

• University degree or Master's degree in Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, or Mathematics. An MBA is an advantage.
• 10+ years of experience in multinational companies.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Experience in strategic consultancy.
• Exposure to Finance and Commercial functions is an advantage.
• Highly collaborative and agile, with the ability to lead internal and external stakeholders and inspire change.
• Ambitious, accountable, and willing to take a hands-on approach.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in response to changing requirements.
• Confidence working with and constructively challenging senior management.
• Fluent English. Spanish will be a plus.

Rewards And Benefits

• The freedom to define your future and ours, with opportunities to take risks, experiment, and explore.
• An inclusive and diverse culture where every contribution is respected.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and pursue your ambitions within a global business.
• The opportunity to contribute to delivering a smoke-free future.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process.