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Philip Morris International · 1 day ago

Manager, External Affairs

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

Philip Morris International (PMI) is undergoing a transformation to deliver a smoke-free future. The Manager of External Affairs will be responsible for developing and implementing government relations and public policy strategies in key West/Southwest states, engaging with stakeholders to advance the company's business interests.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingTobacco

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships on behalf of PMI with key stakeholders in key West/Southwest states who have the ability to impact and influence the company's business priorities

Cultivate, maintain, and engage trusted relationships directly with key officials including State Legislators, Governors, Attorneys General, officials working in the executive branch, independent agencies, and local officials

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of legislation, emerging issues, and industry trends, ensuring relevant stakeholders throughout the company are informed with analyses of the significance, relevance, and business impact of these developments in a timely manner

Manage legislative and regulatory tracking systems across all states in the Southwest and West regions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to both Regional Directors

Manage and evaluate PMI’s participation in third-party organizations, coalitions, and memberships by tracking deliverables, costs, and strategic value, and making recommendations for renewals or exits based on ROI analysis

Lead or support cross-state initiatives relevant to the region, including partnership development, legislative monitoring, and program execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Develop and implement a framework for engagement on issues and with organizations unique to western states that support PMI’s business and policy objectives

Balance priorities, time and resources between the Southwest and West regions, maintaining transparent communication and alignment with both Regional Directors and adapting to shifting business needs

Coordinate policy communications on key legislative and regulatory issues, including executive briefing memos, white papers, presentations, and agency comment letters

Develop and deploy grassroots lobbying tactics to support PMI's public policy objectives, while also leveraging national and local political organizations to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and deepen policymaker understanding of PMI's benefit to society

Develop and implement strategies (sometimes traditional, sometimes out of the box) to advocate for Smoke-Free policies

Organize and execute educational and scientific engagement events for key stakeholders and officials

Other administrative tasks to support the department as needed

Qualification

Government relationsPublic policy strategiesRelationship buildingLegislative trackingAnalytical skillsPublic speakingMedia relationsCommunication skillsProject leadership

Required

5+ years of government, political, policy, legislative, campaign experience in West/Southwestern states

Strong working understanding of the state policymaking process and government relations

Proven track record of relationship building

Willing to travel around the region up to 50% of the time

Self-starter and project leader

Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills

Excellent organizational, planning, analytical and implementation skills

Preferred

Press, media relations, public affairs or communications experience a plus

Benefits

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 deliver a smoke-free future.