Director, Corporate Communications

Philip Morris International U.S. • Stamford, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Philip Morris International (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 smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if 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. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC. The Director of Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive communications strategy that strengthens and evolves PMI’s reputation and presence in the U.S. market. This role leads the U.S. Corporate (Enterprise) Communications team, which includes three core areas of work: Enterprise & Executive Communications Press Office Crisis & Issues Management Together, the team drive corporate and executive positioning, manages our strategic earned, owned, and partner campaigns, oversees third-party events and engagements, and leads crisis and issues response.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in Corporate Communications, ideally within a U.S.-listed company
• Proven success in developing and executing high-impact communications strategies.
• Strong media relations and crisis management expertise
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and motivating diverse teams.
• Experience across both agency and in-house communications environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead an integrated corporate communications strategy aligned with business objectives and day-to-day operations, while driving innovation and agility across the function.
• Functional Oversight: Direct the strategic planning and execution of enterprise communications, executive visibility, crisis & issues management, and press office operations.
• Executive Counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic communications guidance and fostering strong internal and external partnerships.
• Reputation Management: Advance PMI U.S.’s corporate reputation through initiative-taking executive visibility initiatives and strategic narrative development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trust and alignment with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, media, agencies, and the public.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure team structures and processes support agile, real-time execution; continuously adapt to evolving business needs and external dynamics.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate communications team, fostering growth and alignment with departmental and individual goals.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee planning and allocation of resources to ensure efficient execution and measurable impact.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees