Supervisor Institutional Affairs (Regulatory Area)

Supervisor Institutional Affairs (Regulatory Area)

Location: Rome

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 future without cigarettes. 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. You’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new combustion-free products has changed the way we work, our stakeholder engagement and how we communicate. 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.

Your Role

The Supervisor Institutional Affairs (Regulatory Area) plays a key role in supporting the development and implementation of the company’s external engagement strategy. The position contributes to building sustainable and predictable policy frameworks by engaging with policymakers, Italian and European institutions, and regulatory authorities. It includes monitoring political and policy trends affecting both conventional products and non-combustible alternatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s global transformation toward innovation. The role supports the Senior Manager and cross‑functional EU and global teams on projects involving Italy, strengthens relationships with national and international stakeholders, and ensures timely information flow to guide strategic planning and execution. In particular, the Supervisor will oversee institutional engagement and projects at Italian levels, as well as studies and multistakeholder platforms that are part of the Corporate affairs strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Support public affairs initiatives by maintaining and strengthening relationships with key institutional and political stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation of the global/EU strategy at national and local level.

• Assist the Senior Manager and External Affairs Director in stakeholder engagement activities, particularly on regulatory matters, contributing to the definition and execution of the regulatory affairs strategy.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Italy’s public affairs strategy and action plan, supporting the evolution of the regulatory framework, particularly at national level.

• Oversee the relationship with external partners, supporting the design and review of studies, analyses, and projects focused on regulatory policy.

• Monitor and analyse political and regulatory trends, identifying relevant and emerging topics within the regulatory landscape.

• Prepare high‑quality notes, briefings, and analytical documents on regulatory developments and the broader national industry context.

• Coordinate the preparation of engagement materials (notes, speeches, presentations) for external events and support the company's participation, including that of senior leadership.

• Collaborate with internal functions to ensure cross‑functional alignment with external affairs priorities and overall company strategy.

Skills & Capabilities

• Degree in Economics, Law, Political Science or related fields.

• Proven experience of at least 5-6 years in External Affairs, Advocacy or Government/Regulatory Affairs roles.

• Solid understanding of national and EU political and regulatory processes.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing multistakeholder projects with policy relevance and law/economic studies and reports.

• Ability to analyze legislation, regulatory frameworks and policy trends.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement with institutions, industry bodies and external partners.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking.

• High autonomy, reliability, discretion and strong organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English (mandatory).

Rewards & Benefits

• We offer a Permanent Contract.

• In this position you will earn no less than 64,540 € gross yearly.

• Where the role allows it, you can benefit from flexible ways of working, combining time in the workplace with remote working.

• You will have access to a welfare ecosystem that supports different needs, including health, education, family care, free time, mobility, reimbursements and other services.

• We offer initiatives designed to support our people in important life moments, including parental leave, parenting and caregiving resources, and services that can help with family-related needs.

Application Process

Our recruitment process will be handled carefully by our Talent Acquisition team. We follow three key steps:

• Step 1: Application submission & CV screening.

• Step 2: Interviews and an assessment (assessment depends on the position you apply for. You might go through various steps, such as resume screening, written tests, interviews, focus group discussions, and business case presentations).

• Step 3: Offer and onboarding.

Once the interviews and assessments are complete, our team will take the time to review all candidates before the final decision is made and will provide feedback accordingly.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and provide reasonable accommodation to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.