Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
Wherever you join our crucial 47,000-strong Operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has changed the way we work. New products bring new challenges – in the way we source and buy raw materials, in the way we engineer and manufacture, and in our supply chain planning.
Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation and create new ways of working. You’ll be solving supply chain problems that span the whole world: a smoke-free world.
Role Purpose
The Senior Manager, Strategy plays a pivotal role in shaping and enabling the future of Operations by combining visionary, future-back thinking with disciplined execution.
They support the development of long-term strategic narratives (5–10 year horizon), translate them into actionable initiatives, and bring them to life through compelling, high-quality visual storytelling that drives alignment at senior leadership level.
This role acts as a bridge between strategic vision and execution, empowering leadership to navigate complexity and make bold, future-oriented decisions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy Development & Translation
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Actively drive the end-to-end strategic cycle (build, refresh, integration, tracking) of Operations strategy
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Help articulate a clear, compelling strategic narrative for Operations
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Contribute to scenario planning and long-term strategic outlooks
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Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, initiatives, and deliverables
2. Visual Storytelling & Executive Communication
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Lead the creation of high-impact, executive-level visuals (slides, one-pagers, memos)
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Translate complex, ambiguous topics into clear, structured, and visually compelling outputs
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Support preparation of materials for Operations LT, SMT, and cross-functional leadership forums
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Set a high bar for clarity, simplicity, and visual excellence in all strategic communications
3. Cross-functional Orchestration
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Work closely with Operations teams and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance) to deliver strategic programs
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Facilitate alignment across functions, ensuring consistent execution against strategy
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Support preparation of strategic governance forums and leadership discussions
4. Insights & Strategic Analysis
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Monitor internal performance and external trends (market, regulatory, competitors) to inform strategic decisions
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Conduct deep dives and develop insights on key topics impacting Operations
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Support development of business cases and strategic recommendations
What You Will Be Doing
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Supporting the annual strategy cycle and ongoing updates
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Preparing materials for Operations LT and senior leadership discussions
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Translating complex strategic questions into structured problem-solving and actionable outputs
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Leading 1–3 strategic initiatives or workstreams at any given time
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Managing cross-functional teams in a matrix environment
Profile & Key Skills
Core Capabilities
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Strong problem-solving and structuring skills; able to break down complex and ambiguous topics
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Proven ability to lead projects in a cross-functional, global environment
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Strong analytical skills combined with business judgment
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Producing best-in-class executive presentations and visual outputs
Leadership & Influence
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Ability to influence without authority and navigate senior stakeholders
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Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
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Results-driven, with strong execution focus
Experience
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6–10 years of experience in management consulting, strategy roles or operations transformation
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Experience in complex project/program management
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Exposure to global industrial, supply chain is a plus, but not mandatory
Why Join Us?
At Philip Morris International, you will:
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Be part of an ambitious team driving significant change in the industry.
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Work in a dynamic and inclusive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
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Have the opportunity to develop your career in numerous directions, with access to world-class training and development programs.
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Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Join us in our mission to deliver a smoke-free future and make a tangible impact on the world. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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