Philip Morris International U.S. · 1 day ago
Manager, Strategic Talent Partnerships
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expPhilip Morris International (PMI) is transforming its business to deliver a smoke-free future. The Manager, Strategic Talent Partnerships will architect and scale a national partnership ecosystem to deliver diverse talent pipelines across various sectors, ensuring effective collaboration with Talent Acquisition and business leaders.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Design and govern a tiered national portfolio of talent pipelines (universities; alumni networks, community & trade schools; veterans’ organizations such as Hiring Our Heroes and Student Veterans of America; professional affinity groups)
Negotiate sponsorships, co-create programs (internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, military connected cohorts), and secure executive sponsors for priority partners
Build a start/stop/scale review rhythm tied to pipeline sufficiency, quality, diversity, and ROI
Translate workforce plans into functions specific funnel blueprints with a mix of intern, new grad, and early professional hiring across Manufacturing Ops, Sales & Marketing, Technology, and ID&A
Cultivate relationships with specific colleges to influence curriculum and skills building aligned with PMI U.S. needs in certain markets e.g., increasing manufacturing capabilities
Run end-to-end cycles: annual calendar, staffing plans, playbooks, event kits, and success checklists
Co-lead targeted campaigns with Corporate Communications: content strategy, asset toolkits, ambassador enablement, and performance analytics across LinkedIn, Handshake, and other partner channels
Continuously improve early careers web destinations and recruiter/ambassador toolkits, champion inclusive storytelling and accessible experiences
Operationalize programmatic pipelines with Hiring Our Heroes, Student Veterans of America, and adjacent partners (e.g., RecruitMilitary, state workforce boards), aligned to Sales, Operations, Tech, and Analytics tracks
Ensure outreach and postings meet EEO/AA and federal contractor requirements and advance diversity representation
Codify a high-quality, inclusive candidate journey from attraction through onboarding; equip recruiters and hiring managers with training, playbooks, and evaluation rubrics
Drive executive visibility and engagement at key moments; coordinate brand ambassadors and site tours to showcase product quality, safety, and innovation
Lead a small, high performing team (partnership managers, campus/veterans program leads, recruitment marketers); set OKRs, coach performance, and flex capacity via vendors/contractors
Own budget, contracts, and performance for job boards, events, and technology platforms
Align with Talent Acquisition and People & Culture on standards, analytics, and reporting; ensure compliance with EEO/AA, data privacy, brand guidelines, and internal controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Business, HR, Marketing, or related field; Master's preferred
10+ years in Talent Acquisition/University Relations/Strategic Partnerships, including 5+ years leading multi-channel attraction programs at scale
Demonstrated impact building pipelines for Manufacturing Operations and Sales & Marketing in a complex, multi-site environment
Experience working with Technology/ID&A leaders on skills of the future (automation, analytics) is a plus
Track record engaging veterans' ecosystems (e.g., Hiring Our Heroes, Student Veterans of America) and executing compliant outreach/postings for federal contractors
Proficiency with ATS/CRM, talent marketing platforms, and analytics dashboards; fluency with LinkedIn and Handshake
Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget ownership
~30–40% for partner meetings, plant/site activations, campus/veteran events, and conferences
Strategic Partnership Building: Designs tiered portfolios, negotiates value, and scales programs across diverse partner types
Program & Project Leadership: Ability to plan, activate, measure and monitor projects
Manufacturing & Commercial Acumen: Connects capability needs (automation, quality, eComm/Revenue Growth Management) to talent strategies and curricula
Recruitment Marketing & EVP: Converts narratives into targeted campaigns; measures funnel performance and brand impact
Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses insights to optimize sourcing mix, yield, time-to-start/productivity, and ROI; communicates clearly to executives
Veterans & Affinity Group Expertise: Navigates veterans networks and affinity ecosystems while ensuring compliant, inclusive practices
Stakeholder Influence: Aligns site leaders, sales & marketing executives, TA Center of Expertise, P&C, and Corp Comms; influences without authority
People Leadership: Coaches high-performing teams and scales capacity via vendors and contractors
Executive Communication: Exceptional written/verbal skills; adept at briefings, negotiations, event speaking, and issue escalation
Fluent in English
Legally authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
Great medical, dental and vision coverage
401k with a generous company match
Incredible wellness benefits
Commuter benefits
Pet insurance
Generous PTO
Company
Philip Morris International U.S.
Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are invested in America’s future.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becca VanderBush
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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