Senior Manager Corporate Affairs (m/f/d)

Senior Manager Corporate Affairs (m/f/d)

Location: Vienna, Austria

Working Pattern: Full time, Hybrid, as soon as possible

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are 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.

Mission and Team

In this role, you will shape integrated Corporate Affairs strategies for PMI in Austria and at EU level, helping create a stable, predictable and fair regulatory environment. You will combine political analysis, stakeholder engagement and strategic counsel to support our transformation toward a smoke-free future.

Impact You’ll Own

• You will help secure regulatory stability and predictability for PMI in Austria and at EU level.

• You will strengthen PMI’s position in political, regulatory and societal discussions.

• You will develop evidence-based submissions and positions for legislative and regulatory processes.

• You will build trusted relationships with authorities, media, business associations and relevant organizations.

• You will advise internal stakeholders on current and emerging regulatory and industry developments.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor regulatory developments in Austria, the EU and globally, and translate them into strategic insights.

• Develop integrated Corporate Affairs strategies that support business priorities and long-term predictability.

• Shape regulatory and fiscal positions in collaboration with internal centers of expertise.

• Lead engagement activities with government authorities, policymakers and relevant external stakeholders.

• Support communication initiatives on harm reduction, scientific evidence and reduced-risk products.

• Advise senior management on current and emerging industry issues.

• Deputize for the Head of External Affairs and lead regulatory processes independently when required.

Skills & Capabilities

• University degree, ideally in economics, law, social sciences or technical studies.

• At least seven years of experience in a senior political or regulatory role.

• Broad experience in ministries, cabinets, political parties or comparable stakeholder environments.

• Strong understanding of regulatory, political and societal decision-making processes in Austria and the EU.

• Ability to analyze complex topics strategically and communicate them clearly to different audiences.

• Confident presence when engaging with authorities, media, associations and senior internal leaders.

• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills in English and German.

• High integrity, sound judgement and ability to manage ambiguity and sensitive topics.

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proactive, structured and results-oriented working style with strong business acumen.

Rewards & Benefits

• Employees are our top priority. Within the framework of a coordinated development plan, it is our goal to promote and advance you in the best possible way - always with your individual situation in mind.

• Start-up mentality in a large corporation. As part of the biggest transformation in the history of Philip Morris International, you will enjoy the benefits of a global company, international exchange and a dynamic, motivated team with flat hierarchies and the chance to take ownership of yourself and your ideas.

• We offer you an all-in employment contract with flexible working hours, the possibility to work remotely, and a variety of benefits that enhance your well-being and quality of life. Look forward to meal vouchers, a Wiener Linien job ticket, and a discounted MyClubs membership. Additionally, we ensure your financial security with a pension plan and group accident insurance and offer wide-ranging health care to make sure you feel completely at ease. You will receive the relevant terms and conditions, documents and agreements on your first day of work.

• We offer you an attractive basic salary of at least € 110.000,-- gross, with the willingness to overpay in line with the market depending on experience and qualifications - regardless of gender. We are the first international enterprise to be Equal Salary certified.

Application Process

We aim to make our recruitment process transparent and efficient. Here's what you can expect:

• Submit your application online

• Application review by our Talent Acquisition team

• Invitation to an online Assessment Center

• Online interview

• Final on-site interview

• Hiring decision and offer

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 accommodations 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.