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We are currently looking for a Sr Manager Crisis Management, based in London or Lausanne. This role involves directing and overseeing the development and execution of multiple strategic crisis management programs, advising senior management on critical business and reputational challenges, and securing buy-in across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Crisis Management
- Create and implement strategies to anticipate, plan for, and respond to crises at various levels, developing communication materials and ensuring alignment from SMEs.
- Provide problem-solving advice to senior management, especially in unfamiliar or incomplete information scenarios.
- Advise regional and functional management on issues critical to strategic objectives, securing necessary buy-in.
Risk Management
- Lead risk management and communication planning around issues and campaigns, developing mitigation plans.
- Support reputation risk programs through research and guidance on strategic initiatives.
- Identify potential risks proactively, oversee social/media monitoring, and develop communication strategies, including liaising for issue resolution.
Training
- Lead global crisis training and exercises for Market Management Teams, developing ongoing professional development exercises.
- Innovate practices to enhance crisis management impact.
Functional Development
- Manage the crisis management database and SharePoint site, including permissions.
- Contribute to reporting for senior leadership.
- Develop playbooks for specific scenarios for dissemination to market teams.
Candidate Profile
- 8-12 years of experience in risk, crisis management, or crisis communications.
- Ability to operate professionally and calmly under stress with multiple stakeholders.
- Autonomous, creative, and capable of managing complex situations with minimal guidance.
- Excellent writing skills to simplify complex messages.
- Experience in regulated environments like tobacco or pharma industries.
- Fluent or native English; additional languages are a plus.
What We Offer
Join PMI to:
- Define your future and ours, with opportunities to take risks and innovate.
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is valued.
- Grow your career within a global organization with endless opportunities.
- Contribute to society by helping deliver a smoke-free future.