Position Title:  Manager Public Relations & Projects

Manager Public Relations & Projects

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)

At PMI, we've chosen to do something incredible. We've transformed our business and are 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.

As Manager Public Relations & Projects, you will help create a predictable and balanced regulatory environment and strengthening the company's reputation. You will contribute to public relations, lead projects in line with company strategies, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.

Impact You'll Own
•    Plan and execute public relations that advance PMI's smoke-free mission and strengthen stakeholder awareness.
•    Lead public relation projects within complex regulatory and stakeholder environments.
•    Build relationships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to support projects execution and business objectives.
•    Monitor political, regulatory, and fiscal developments in Bulgaria and the EU, translating them into relevant business insights and actions.
•    Coordinate internally and externally timely project delivery, effective governance, and alignment with strategic priorities.

What You'll Do
•    Anticipate, monitor and analyze the political, regulatory, and fiscal environment in Bulgaria and the EU.
•    Anticipate regulatory developments and create engagement plans reflecting company positions.
•    Facilitate open dialogue and build relationships with stakeholders. 
•    Communicate company messages and positions to selected stakeholders and audience.
•    Prepare presentations, letters, memos, briefs, and reports.
•    Lead projects by planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder mapping, and progress reporting as well maintain all project documentation and follow internal approval processes.
•    Coordinate cross-functional groups among Corporate Affairs, Legal, Commercial and Digital Activation functions.

Skills and Capabilities
•    Strategic Vision
•    Categories and Portfolios Knowledge
•    Communication skills
•    Artificial Intelligence
•    Stakeholder Analysis and Mapping
•    Media Landscape Agility
•    Stakeholder Engagement
•    Political Environment Understanding
•    Engagement Strategy Development
•    Narrative Development

Rewards and Benefits
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Additional health and life insurance
•    Multisport card
•    Wellbeing program
•    Flexible way of working
•    Parental Leave Program
•    Recognition program
•    Meal vouchers

Application Process
•    Application review
•    Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition
•    Skills assessment 
•    Final interviews and hiring decision

Equal Opportunities Statement
We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know. We're here to help you succeed.