Position Title:  Manager External Affairs Latvia

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 smoke-free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion smokers worldwide.

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. 

Role summary:

As a Manager External Affairs Latvia you will drive corporate affairs strategies and stakeholder engagement to support business objectives and represent the company’s position on key regulatory and public issues.

You will:

• Support corporate affairs strategies and initiatives under Director Corporate Affairs guidance.
• Build strong relationships with government, media, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor and advise on legislative and regulatory developments affecting the tobacco industry.
• Contribute to strategic planning and ensure effective execution of action plans and budgets.
• Support business priorities in areas like taxation, product regulation, and manufacturing.
• Develop and implement internal and external communication plans.
• Represent the company publicly and act as spokesperson when needed.
• Maintain stakeholder networks to promote company positions and reputation.
• Engage with industry organizations to advocate for fair legislation and regulation.
• Oversee corporate contribution programs that align with business and societal needs.
• Strengthen corporate identity.

We expect that you:

• Have a higher education degree in Business, Political Science, Social Sciences or similar.

• Have proven experience working in a regulatory environment within national or international organizations (experience at the EU level is an advantage).
• Have exceptional analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex information and anticipate implications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and the Latvian language (both spoken and written).

What we offer?

Our success depends on everyone who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to improve the lives of a billion smokers.

What else can we offer?

• Comprehensive private medical insurance — covering outpatient and inpatient care, rehabilitation, vaccinations, dental services, and more. 
• Flexibility of hybrid-work model—work remotely up to 3 days a week while staying connected with your team in the office at least 2 days. In addition - a possibility to work from abroad for up to 20 working days per year.
• Support to set up your home office - get essential IT equipment and a personal allowance of up to €300 gross to create a comfortable, productive workspace.
• Fully covered Life & Personal Accident insurance
• Yearly vacation allowance of €800 gross paid ahead of the summer season.
• Additional Employer contribution to III Pillar Pension Fund.
• Yearly allowance of €400 gross to invest in your well-being.  Use this allowance for sports activities and gear, health and wellness services, and personal development courses.
• Employee Assistance Program – a confidential support service for you and your family members of legal, financial and psychological counselling 24/7.
• Extra Support for Life’s Big Moments: allowances and additional paid vacation days for causes/events: marriage, childbirth, death of a family member, child disability, 1st September for children starting primary school.
• Unlimited access to digital learning platforms such as Rosetta Stone platform (dedicated to learning various languages), Udemy (global digital learning library) and more.
• Parent Support: Parent Employee Resource Group with helpful webinars on parenting topics; extra pay to help while you are on parental leave; to ease your return from maternity leave, enjoy part-time hours with full pay during your first month back.
• Eyesight Support - annual allowance of €120 gross to help cover the cost of glasses or contact lenses if your eyesight changes.
• Monetary and appreciation awards available through multiple employee recognition programs.
• Various Employee engagement events throughout the year.

To join our growing team, apply until September 2nd (preferably earlier). Submit your CV in English. 

All applications will be treated confidentially and screened on the on-going basis. Interviews with candidates are planned to take place in the beginning of September.

Salary range for this role is 5800 EUR gross to 6800 EUR gross. The final offer will depend on the experience and competencies of the selected candidate.