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 and execute engineering initiatives at site level, ensuring projects and factory services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with PMI global standards. You will act as a key driver of operational excellence, combining technical expertise, structured project management, and people leadership to deliver measurable impact on sustainability, quality, cost, and delivery.

 

You will translate factory priorities into structured programs, oversee CAPEX execution, and build a high-performance team environment while ensuring strict compliance with EHS and governance standards.

 

Responsibilities of this role:

Lead end-to-end execution of engineering and factory initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.Drive EHS compliance and embed safety culture across all projects and activities.Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency.Oversee contractors, service providers, and cross-functional project stakeholders.Ensure full adherence to PMI engineering standards, procedures, and governance.Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational performance optimization.Lead, coach, and develop technical teams to achieve performance excellence.Ensure infrastructure reliability and uninterrupted factory operations.Support strategic site priorities through structured project planning and execution.

 

 

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

University degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or equivalent).8–10 years of experience in technical/engineering departments.Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory position.Demonstrated project management exposure in industrial/manufacturing environments.Experience managing budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) and contractors.Fluent English (oral and written).Strong project management capability.Knowledge of PMI global engineering standards (preferred).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Budget management and cost control experience.MS Office (advanced Excel), MS Project; AutoCAD is an advantage.Leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capability.Strong communication and organizational skills.

 

 

 

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.