Technology Manager

Philip Morris International U.S.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 114,400 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. seeks a Technology Manager in Aurora, CO, to manage technical development and engineering standards. This role includes leading engineering improvement initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives while managing cross-site projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, proven manufacturing experience, and proficiency in Lean Manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including health plans and a 401(k) with employer matching.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or technical/engineering environment.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering improvement initiatives within the assigned technology family.
• Manage cross-site and/or cross-technology projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure consistent deployment of engineering standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal effectiveness

Problem-solving tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Technology Manager - Aurora, CO

Overview

Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we are transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. Our Technology Manager will manage technical development, engineering standards, and improvement programs for the assigned technology family, ensuring capability building, mid-term performance improvement, and consistent standard deployment across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering improvement initiatives and the development of standards within the assigned technology family, ensuring alignment with strategic manufacturing and business objectives.
• Own the development of engineering solutions where applicable, balancing performance improvements with cost efficiency and operational feasibility.
• Manage cross-site and/or cross-technology projects, including planning, execution, and validation. Own and manage scoped budgets for technology projects, ensuring effective resource utilization and alignment with performance targets.
• Coordinate with site, regional, and global stakeholders to ensure consistent deployment of engineering standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Author, maintain, and continuously improve Knowledge Transfer Package (KTP) content linked to reliability learnings. Provide structured design feedback to OEMs, ensuring approved changes are version-controlled and effectively communicated across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or technical/engineering environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, aligned with functional skill matrix requirements.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Strong knowledge of advanced analytical and problem-solving tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel, with no mobility restrictions.
• Strong competencies in analytical thinking, action orientation, interpersonal effectiveness, and creativity.

Compensation

Annual Base Salary Range: $114,400 - $143,000

Nice To Have

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

What We Offer

We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus. Employees (and their families) may enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, and health savings accounts for those who choose a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) are available. Employees are auto-enrolled in the company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, with 5% employer matching and annual employer contributions.

As a new hire, you will enjoy paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities related to status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. Unpaid leave options include National Guard and reserve leave, civil air patrol leave, qualified volunteer leave, and other approved activities. We also provide life insurance, AD&D insurance, and disability insurance; supplemental life and AD&D coverage is available for employees and dependents.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with U.S. affiliates employing over 2,300 people. PMI is a global company focused on delivering a smoke-free future and developing science-based, innovative products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke. For more information, visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.

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