Manager Government 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. 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.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Develop and promote the implementation of a long-term strategy and action plans to ensure stable and favorable relations for the company’s operations with government institutions and other top state authorities.
Responsibilities
- Directly participate in the development and oversee the execution of a long-term plan for relations with government authorities in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.
- Guide and maintain relations with stakeholders in the Government to ensure support to the Company's positions in various areas of its activities.
- Implement effective community assistance programs to foster goodwill and create a positive external environment for production. Leverage these programs to expand the network of contacts.
- Manage strategy and action plans implementation to maintain existing marketing freedoms liaising with the relevant Government stakeholders and NGOs.
- Represent the Company at the key business associations to jointly advance positions on the regulation on the tobacco market and innovative tobacco products. Target associations include American Chamber of Commerce, European Business Association, Ukrtutun, and other business organizations.
- Manage and coordinate outside consultants to ensure support to the Companies action plans. Ensure full compliance of the Consultants activities with the Company’s policies and relevant legislation.
- Engage in discussions on enhancing excise structure which creates a competitive advantage for the Company and allows the Government to meet its tax collection goals. Develop relevant argumentation and position papers.
- Manage and motivate Government affairs group to ensure professional development, personal and organizational growth, and career planning.
Qualifications
- Higher Education
- Overall Experience: 5-7 years.
- Specific Experience: min 3 years in a supervisory/managerial position with the government/business association/large national or multinational FMCG company working in corporate affairs or similar function
- English – proficient; Ukrainian - native
- Excellent knowledge of the legislative and decision-making processes and procedures in the government.
What we offer
Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here every single day with a sense 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 deliver a smoke-free future.
