Senior Communications Manager

Senior Communications Manager

Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2025 award winner) where individual development is of paramount importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Senior Communications Manager.

THE ORGANISATION
Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.

We believe in the following values.

Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility

THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you are responsible for building the company’s reputation through all relevant communication channels. You will manage the overall communication strategy and day-to-day execution for internal and external stakeholders, including media, to ensure consistent and impactful messaging aligned with PMI’s vision.

You will work closely with senior leaders, department heads, and employees to maintain a strong and positive presence across both traditional and digital platforms.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and execute an integrated communication strategy for the Netherlands, aligned with our global vision and regional (regulatory) priorities
• Be a spokesperson in the media for Philip Morris In The Netherlands
• Build and maintain a strong external network across media and other key stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management on all external communication matters (e.g., interviews, speeches, media appearances).
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams on strategic communications and corporate events.
• Provide communication guidance to internal business units to ensure alignment and best practices.
• Coordinate with the value chain to ensure external messaging reflects our mission, vision, and products.
• Manage media monitoring systems and ensure internal stakeholders are informed of relevant developments.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Have a demonstrable and active media network with top-tier Dutch national, professional and regional media outlets
• Bachelor or Master degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations.
• 10-15 years of experience in corporate communications, PR, ideally within both corporate and public settings.
• Experience working with complex stakeholder landscapes, including top management and regulated industries, is preferred.
• Have an active network in Dutch civil society
• Proven track record in formulating and executing strategic communication strategies, delivering media results and advising senior executives.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills (including digital and social media).
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, accessible messaging.
• Effective relationship builder across diverse audiences and organizational levels.
• Able to manage multi priorities in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Have the ability to tailor-make messages to specific audiences to communicate with impact.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.