External Affairs Operation Executive

External Affairs Operation Executive - Bologna

Be 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 smoke-free products.

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.

Join us in our External Affairs team and you will help the management to develop a compelling narrative on PMI operations and manufacturing best practices in Italy to enhance company positioning.

Specific responsibilities include:

- Support the development of an effective external engagement plan aimed at positioning Philip Morris Manufacturing & Technology Bologna (PM MTB) factory as a strategic pillar of PMI transformation.
- In collaboration with the supervisor, leverage on synergies with strategic stakeholders in the operations value chain. Help the management to develop a compelling narrative around PM MTB while scouting opportunities for external visibility.
- Ensure the deployment of External Affairs related activities in the factory. Act as trait d’union between PM MTB and Philip Morris Italy.
- In coordination with the supervisor, collaborate with local business associations to identify potential new partnerships (e.g., universities, start-ups) on topics revolving around engineering and manufacturing. Collaborate with PMI central team to scout and assess potential public-private partnerships.

Who we’re looking for:

- Graduation in Engineering, economics, political science or related fields
- At least 4-5 years of previous experiences preferably in similar role or in other roles within External Affairs department
- Proactivity and ability to work both autonomously and in team
- Strong communication skills and solid experience in stakeholders management, both internal and external
- Proven experience in Project Management
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing and technical innovation processes
- Advanced knowledge of English and Italian

What’s ‘nice to have’:

- Agility to work in a complex and fluid environment with tight deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player, positive attitude and willingness to share competencies
- Entrepreneurship and attention to details

What we offer:
Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

- 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.

Work location:
Crespellano (BO)

We offer a permanent contract

Philip Morris Italia is one of the two Italian affiliates of Philip Morris International, a leading company in the tobacco and nicotine market. With almost 1000 employees, it is engaged in the commercialization of smoke-free products in Italy.