Manager Local Government Affairs

Philip Morris International U.S. • Aurora, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 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.
The Regional Manager Local Government Affairs leads the design and execution of place-based public affairs strategies across the Southwest region, with a primary focus on building durable community credibility and managing municipal and county engagement. This role sits at the intersection of community leadership, local politics, and corporate strategy, with a clear mandate to protect and advance access to smoke-free alternatives while strengthening PMI’s long-term legitimacy in key markets.
This is a role for a campaign-oriented strategist who can build trust before issues arise, anticipate political risk, and translate complex local dynamics into clear action plans.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in local government, public affairs, political campaigns, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience operating in or influencing city and county environments.
• Campaign-oriented mindset with the ability to plan, sequence, and execute complex local strategies.
• Strong political instincts and fluency in municipal decision-making processes.
• Strategic thinker who can simplify complexity and prioritize what truly matters.
• Regular in-market presence and travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Background in highly regulated industries, public health, or consumer policy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute local government affairs strategies in priority cities and counties, aligned with regional and national objectives.
• Lead multi-stakeholder local campaigns with clear objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with mayors, council members, city managers, county officials, and key municipal staff.
• Build and sustain strong foundational relationships with trusted community stakeholders in cities and counties where PMI has an operational or commercial footprint.
• Engage chambers of commerce, business associations, workforce organizations, civic leaders, and community-based nonprofits to position PMI as a long-term local partner.
• Identify and support community initiatives that align with economic development, public health, and responsible business objectives.
• Establish PMI’s reputation locally before regulatory pressure emerges, ensuring credibility and access during moments of policy debate.
• Serve as a visible, consistent regional presence representing PMI’s transformation and commitment to harm reduction.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees