Sr Manager, Corporate Communications & Thought Leadership

Philip Morris International U.S.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 149,600 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Hybrid work model

Wellness benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. is seeking a senior corporate communications leader to drive the company’s thought‑leadership agenda and executive messaging from Stamford, CT.

The role focuses on shaping how PMI and its executives articulate their points of view across priority themes and conversations, delivering credible, differentiated positioning. You will develop speeches, op‑eds, POVs, and briefing materials, and ensure messaging consistency across external engagements and

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in corporate communications, strategic communications, or executive communications.
• Strong experience developing thought‑leadership content and preparing senior leaders for external engagements.
• Experience working closely with media teams, journalists, or editorial environments.
• Experience in global, cross‑functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drive PMI’s corporate communications and thought‑leadership agenda across priority themes and emerging conversations.
• Develop executive‑ready messaging and positioning for PMI’s leaders.
• Create high‑impact external content (speeches, op‑eds, POVs, long‑form pieces).
• Prepare, frame, and implement high‑stakes external moments.
• Align messaging across Corporate Communications partners.

Skills

Thought leadership

Executive storytelling

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Media relations

Global cross-functional

Job description

About the Role

Drive PMI’s corporate communications and thought‑leadership agenda by shaping how the company and its executives articulate their points of view across priority themes and emerging conversations. This role ensures PMI delivers clear, credible, and differentiated positioning, equipping senior leaders with the messaging and content needed to actively contribute to high‑impact, agenda‑setting discussions.

The Role Leads

• PMI’s thought‑leadership agenda across priority themes and emerging topics
• Development of corporate positioning and executive‑ready messaging
• High‑impact external content and placements (speeches, op‑eds, POVs, long‑form materials)
• Preparation, framing and implementation of high‑stakes external moments
• Cross‑functional alignment of messaging across Corporate Communications partners

Thought Leadership Agenda, Positioning & Content

• Define and continuously evolve PMI’s thought‑leadership agenda by identifying priority themes, white‑space opportunities, and emerging conversations where PMI should establish a clear and differentiated point of view.
• Translate business strategy and future direction into compelling, externally relevant positioning that strengthens PMI’s credibility as a forward‑looking CPG company.
• Develop high‑impact content including speeches, op‑eds, POVs, briefing materials, and long‑form thought‑leadership pieces.

Executive Messaging

• Shape executive positioning and points of view for senior leaders across priority themes, ensuring alignment with PMI’s corporate positioning while remaining authentic to individual voices and relevant to external discourse.
• Develop executive‑ready messaging for interviews, panels, and strategic speaking opportunities, including tailored talking points, narrative flows, and supporting materials.
• Ensure consistency and quality of messaging across all executive outputs—continuously refining content based on external feedback, media dynamics, and evolving conversations.

High‑Impact External Engagements

• Drive the positioning, preparation, and delivery of high‑stakes external engagements, including development of briefing materials, Q&A frameworks, and message stress‑testing.
• Own the development and drive the placement of PMI’s thought leadership across earned media, strategic speaking platforms, and agenda‑setting forums, in close coordination with the Press Office and Executive Communications.
• Frame PMI’s participation in priority external moments to ensure its points of view are expressed with clarity, credibility, and impact across all touchpoints.
• Stress test narratives and messaging against external sentiment, media dynamics, and evolving public discourse to strengthen impact and credibility.

What Great Looks Like

• PMI is recognized as a credible and influential voice in priority external conversations
• Senior leaders are consistently well‑prepared and impactful in high‑stakes engagements
• Thought‑leadership content is sharp, relevant, and aligned with PMI’s direction
• PMI’s POVs are not only developed, but effectively placed in the right external forums

Who We Are Looking For

• 8–12 years in corporate communications, strategic communications, or executive communications
• Strong experience developing thought‑leadership content and preparing senior leaders for external engagements
• Experience working closely with media teams, journalists, or editorial environments
• Experience in global, cross‑functional organizations

Key Skills

• Exceptional writing and storytelling across formats
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to shape positioning in complex and high visibility contexts
• Ability to simplify complex topics into clear, compelling messages
• Strong editorial judgment and external perspective
• Ability to stress‑test messaging in high‑pressure contexts
• Strong stakeholder management and collaborationMindset & Ways of Working
  • Curious, outward‑looking, and tuned into global conversations
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping emerging topics
  • Detail‑oriented with high standards for quality
  • Proactive and confident in challenging and refining messaging
  • Strong balance between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
  • Highly attuned to external conversations, with strong instinct for what is timely and relevant
  • Uses AI tools effectively to support research, ideation, and message development

  Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and more.
  • Smart Work, a hybrid work model promoting flexibility.
  • Freedom to define your future and create opportunities.
  • Inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected.
  • Opportunity to develop skills with a global business and progress in many directions.
  • Take pride in delivering a promise to society: improving the lives of millions of smokers.

  Salary

  Annual Base Salary Range: $149,600 - $187,000

  PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Location: Stamford, CT.