Director, Corporate Communications at Philip Morris International Inc. - Canada

Stamford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Communications Strategy, Enterprise Communications, Executive Communications, Press Office Operations, Crisis Management, Issues Management, Reputation Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Budget Management, Media Relations, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Strategic Planning, Agile Execution

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (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, if 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. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC. The Director of Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens and evolves PMI’s reputation and presence in the U.S. market. This role leads the U.S. Corporate (Enterprise) Communications team, which includes three core areas of work: Enterprise & Executive Communications Press Office Crisis & Issues Management Together, the team drive corporate and executive positioning, manages our strategic earned, owned, and partner campaigns, oversees third-party events and engagements, and leads crisis and issues response. Your ‘day to day’: Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead an integrated corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives and day-to-day operations, while driving innovation and agility across the function. Functional Oversight: Direct the strategic planning and execution of enterprise communications, executive visibility, crisis & issues management, and press office operations. Executive Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic communications guidance and fostering strong internal and external partnerships. Reputation Management: Advance PMI U.S.’s corporate reputation through initiative-taking executive visibility initiatives and strategic narrative development. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and alignment with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, media, agencies, and the public. Operational Excellence: Ensure team structures and processes support agile, real-time execution; continuously adapt to evolving business needs and external dynamics. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate communications team, fostering growth and alignment with departmental and individual goals. Budget & Resource Management: Oversee planning and allocation of resources to ensure efficient execution and measurable impact. Who we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred Minimum of 12+ years of experience in Corporate Communications, ideally within a U.S.-listed company Proven success in developing and executing high-impact communications strategies. Strong media relations and crisis management expertise Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated leadership in managing and motivating diverse teams. Experience across both agency and in-house communications environments. 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. If you are not a PMI employee and employed by a third an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at https://join.pmicareers.com/ 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. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com #PMIUS #LI-JW1

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Responsibilities

The Director of Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to strengthen and evolve PMI’s reputation and presence in the U.S. market. This role leads the U.S. Corporate Communications team across enterprise positioning, executive visibility, press office operations, and crisis/issues management.