Fellow, Management Trainee

Philip Morris International U.S.; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. is seeking a Senior Fellow for Early Career & Leadership Development to join in Stamford, CT. The role offers 18–24 months of immersive training and exposure to CEO-level priorities, with heavy emphasis on communications, brand building and budgeting.

Domestic travel is required; in-office presence is expected. You will rotate through core functions such as Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Commercial, gaining hands-on ownership from day one and a pathway to a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership with executive communications and messaging.
• Contribute to brand development and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist with budgeting, cost discipline, and financial planning.
• Collaborate across offices to drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Executive writing

Presentation skills

Brand building

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Senior Fellow: Early Career & Leadership Development Program

Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change!

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we're transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. Join a team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

About The Role

Location: Stamford, Connecticut (in-office required), with significant domestic travel

Program Length: 18-24 months

Reports to: Chief of Staff to CEO

Target Start Date: ASAP

Salary range (annual): $90,000–$110,000, with full benefits

Program Overview

The Senior Fellow Program is an immersive management training experience designed for highly ambitious early-career professionals with 2–3 years of work experience who are ready to operate at the center of a complex, purpose-driven organization.

Senior Fellows work directly with PMI U.S.’s senior leadership—including the Office of the CEO—to help shape the business’s future and advance its mission to unsmoke America. Over 18 to 24 months, Fellows gain deep exposure to corporate strategy, brand building, communications, finance, and commercial execution before, subject to performance, being given the opportunity to move into a permanent role where they can grow and flourish.

This is not a rotational program designed for observation. It is designed for hands-on contributions and ownership.

Rotational Experience & Placement

The Fellow will rotate into one to three of PMI U.S.’s core business functions—most likely Finance, Corporate Strategy and/or Commercial—to broaden strategic exposure and develop the operational fluency required for a permanent leadership role. Rotational placements will be shaped by both business need and the Fellow’s demonstrated strengths.

Across all rotations, the Fellow will be expected to contribute meaningfully from day one—not simply observe—and to develop proficiency in budget planning, cost management, and financial decision-making, among other areas, in preparation for the responsibilities of a permanent role.

Work Location & Travel Expectations

This role is based in Stamford, Connecticut, and may require working in the office up to five days per week. Significant travel across the United States is required.

Prerequisites for Success

• Exceptional writing and presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling executive-level communications
• Strong instincts for corporate brand building, marketing, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage budgets and exercise rigorous cost discipline
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and operating with significant independence
• Sound judgment and discretion when supporting senior leadership on sensitive priorities
• Attention to detail paired with the ability to see and articulate the big picture
• Genuine commitment to PMI’s mission to unsmoke America

Candidate Profile

• Age 21 or older as of start date
• Bachelor’s degree required - MBA Strongly Preferred
• 2–3 years of professional experience
• Financial acumen and prior exposure to budget planning or cost management preferred
• Hyper-ambitious, detail-oriented, and highly adaptable
• Exceptional communication and marketing instincts
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Authorized to work in the US

About PMI U.S.

Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses are invested in America’s future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI’s global headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,300 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Aurora, Colorado, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com.

References to “PMI” mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. “PMI U.S.,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

Relevant Open Sourcing Considerations

• Be legally authorized to work in the US
• International relocation support is not available for this job
• If you have been in your current job for less than 12 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job.
• To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal.

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.

Philip Morris International Inc.'s U.S. businesses are invested in America's future and advancing a smoke-free nation. The businesses are committed to providing the approximately 25 million legal-age consumers who smoke cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives and to ensuring the products are marketed responsibly. From PMI's global headquarters in Stamford, CT, and other locations nationwide, PMI U.S. contributes leadership, jobs, investment, and innovation in the U.S. The U.S. businesses employ more than 3,000 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities. For more information, please visit www.uspmi.com. Philip Morris International (PMI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.