Sr. Specialist, U.S. Communications Operations

Philip Morris International•Stamford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, U.S. Communications Operations is a high‑impact role within the U.S. Corporate Communications team, designed for a sharp, detail‑oriented communications generalist who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. Approximately 50% of this role is dedicated to planning and delivering priority external events, including high‑profile convenings and leadership engagements. Beyond events, the Specialist plays a critical role in Communications Operations by supporting executive materials, budget discipline, cross‑functional coordination, and the operational backbone that enables the Communications team to perform at a high level. This is a growth role offering exposure across the U.S. Communications function and is well‑suited for someone interested in building a broad communications skill set over time, rather than specializing solely in event logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field requiring strong analytical and writing skills.
4+ years of experience in communications, events, operations, consulting, or a related role.
Strong PowerPoint skills and comfort developing executive‑ready materials.
Proven experience working with budgets, vendors, and financial tracking, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong judgment, analytical thinking, and comfort operating with ambiguity.
Intellectual curiosity and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, practical outputs.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

Masters degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of external ‑facing events such as stakeholder roundtables, thought leadership forums, and activations tied to major tentpole moments including UNGA, F1, SXSW, and others.
Manage timelines, vendors, and logistics to ensure high‑quality, well‑run experiences aligned with communications strategy, regulatory requirements, and enterprise standards.
Track event performance and stakeholder feedback to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.
Support executive participation through strong preparation, coordination, and on‑site execution, and lead post‑event debriefs capturing lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Develop clear, executive‑ready materials such as PowerPoint decks, briefings, timelines, and post‑event readouts in order to support communications operations and executive readiness.
Translate leadership priorities and communications strategy into structured plans and operational support, and partner with colleagues across the Communications function to support planning, coordination, and delivery of priority initiatives beyond events.
Manage event‑level budgets with discipline, including forecasting, spend tracking, and vendor coordination, and provide clear inputs and visibility to support oversight of the broader U.S. Communications budget.
Identify efficiencies, flags risks, and support sound decision‑making through strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
Responsibilities include budget planning and forecasting, tracking spend against approved budgets, aligning vendor SOWs and POs, reconciling invoices, and supporting accurate‑reporting and financial governance.