Manager, External Affairs

Be a part of a revolutionary change. 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. 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.

External Affairs is a growing team, full of fresh opportunities. Our smoke‑free transformation is completely changing the way we engage. We have stakeholders to talk to and brave new messages to share. We need talented people who are also excited by our sense of purpose to help expand our influence – on the media, legislators, health professionals, state level government and public policy‑makers.

As our work evolves, there’s space to define your role and satisfy your professional curiosity. You’ll be working across functions surrounded and supported by experts in everything from fiscal affairs and illicit trade to sustainability and public health legislation. Join us and use your relationship‑building skills for good to deliver a smoke‑free future.

PMI is growing its state government affairs team and is looking for motivated self‑starters. This Manager role will report to the West/Southwest Regional Director and be a key player in developing and implementing PMI's government relations and public policy strategies in key West/Southwest states to advance the company's long‑term business interests. The role will work cross‑functionally throughout the company to manage a portfolio of key issues in the West/Southwest region at both the state and local level.

It will represent PMI to all elected officials and government agencies and regulatory bodies, represent PMI with trade associations, build, grow, participate in, and maintain diverse coalitions in support of policy issues and business priorities, and develop and creatively implement strategic plans often with limited traditional resources to advocate for business priorities.

• Build and maintain relationships on behalf of PMI with key stakeholders in key West/Southwest states who have the ability to impact and influence the company's business priorities.
• Cultivate, maintain, and engage trusted relationships directly with key officials including state legislators, governors, attorneys general, officials working in the executive branch, independent agencies, and local officials.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of legislation, emerging issues, and industry trends, ensuring relevant stakeholders throughout the company are informed with analyses of the significance, relevance, and business impact of these developments in a timely manner.
• Manage legislative and regulatory tracking systems across all states in the Southwest and West regions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to both Regional Directors.
• Manage and evaluate PMI’s participation in third‑party organizations, coalitions, and memberships by tracking deliverables, costs, and strategic value, and making recommendations for renewals or exits based on ROI analysis.
• Lead or support cross‑state initiatives relevant to the region, including partnership development, legislative monitoring, and program execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a framework for engagement on issues and with organizations unique to western states that support PMI’s business and policy objectives.
• Balance priorities, time and resources between the Southwest and West regions, maintaining transparent communication and alignment with both Regional Directors and adapting to shifting business needs.
• Coordinate policy communications on key legislative and regulatory issues, including executive briefing memos, white papers, presentations, and agency comment letters.
• Develop and deploy grassroots lobbying tactics to support PMI's public policy objectives, while also leveraging national and local political organizations to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and deepen policymakers’ understanding of PMI's benefit to society.
• Develop and…