Position Title:  Manager Initiatives

Manager Initiatives

Would you like to work in an international Fortune 500 company (Top Employer 2026 award winner) where individual development is of paramount importance? Do you believe in our vision of a smoke-free future? Apply now for the position of Manager Initiatives.

THE ORGANISATION
Philip Morris is one of the world’s largest international tobacco companies, with more than 82,700 employees worldwide. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all regions of the world. We have 50 production facilities worldwide and our products are sold in more than 180 countries.

At Philip Morris, we strive for a future where smoking is a thing of the past and we are all committed to make this reality as soon as possible. Our vision is clear: to lead the transformation of our industry by fully focusing our efforts, energy and resources to offering better, smoke-free alternatives for adults who otherwise continue to smoke. We are determined to change the world for the better and change to the benefit of all adult smokers and society at large.

We believe in the following values.

Innovation | Integrity | Excellent Execution | Collaboration | Responsibility

THE OPPORTUNITY
In this role, you will lead engineering investments and Factory Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFMS) at site level, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-efficient operations while driving performance, reliability and long-term competitiveness. As a senior member of the Factory Management Team, you will translate factory strategy into structured engineering and facility programs. You will oversee capital investments, utilities reliability, contractor governance and service performance, ensuring alignment with PMI global standards and regulatory requirements. You will combine technical expertise, structured project governance and people leadership to strengthen operational excellence and infrastructure performance across the site.

Responsibilities of this role:

• Lead end-to-end execution of engineering investment projects (from design to commissioning), ensuring delivery on scope, timing, budget and quality.
• Define and execute the site IFMS strategy in alignment with factory objectives and COE governance.
• Manage third-party IFMS and facility service providers; monitor and enforce SLA and KPI performance.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply and reliability of utilities (electricity, steam, gas, water, energy systems and infrastructure).
• Prepare, justify and control annual CAPEX and OPEX budgets; ensure disciplined financial governance and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, GMP, ISO and PMI standards across all engineering and contractor activities.
• Drive predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to enhance asset reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within engineering and facility services.
• Conduct risk assessments, root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective action plans.
• Negotiate and manage service contracts to ensure operational continuity and business availability.
• Lead, coach and develop technical teams to achieve performance, safety and productivity targets.
• Ensure change management processes and equipment standardization are applied consistently across the site.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or equivalent technical discipline).
• 8–10 years of experience in technical/engineering environments within manufacturing or industrial operations, including proven exposure to managerial or leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading CAPEX investment projects end-to-end, ensuring structured project governance and performance delivery.
• Experience managing Factory Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFMS) or industrial facility services, including third-party contractor management, SLA/KPI governance and utilities reliability.
• Financial & Cost Management
  Proven accountability for multi-million euro CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including financial planning, cost control and performance monitoring.
• Proven accountability for multi-million euro CAPEX and OPEX budgets, including financial planning, cost control and performance monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of EHS, GMP and ISO standards; experience applying Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies; familiarity with structured change management processes.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills; analytical and structured problem-solving capability; advanced MS Office (strong Excel), MS Project (AutoCAD an advantage); fluent English (oral and written

RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
You will join a dynamic, international and fast-paced work environment in a rapidly evolving industry and will interact with different levels of experience and expertise across the Company. We offer a contract with a competitive salary commensurate to the professional experience.

Our company offers you a fresh perspective. Here, you will never stop exploring and discovering. We take on-the-job learning to another level, giving you every opportunity to develop your career and reach your full potential. This position will advance your experience with innovative technologies, services, and processes. Backed by a competitive salary and compensation package, you will work in a professional setting with clients and team members from all over the world.