Vape Portfolio Senior Specialist

Welcome to our Philip Morris vacancy. Did you know that Philip Morris International is undergoing a revolutionary business transformation? We are evolving beyond being a leading cigarette company. Our goal is to change society and deliver a smoke-free future. Thanks to the imagination and perseverance of thousands of people at PMI, we have developed smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes.

And it does not stop there. We are investing in a portfolio of innovative products beyond nicotine. Whether in new product development, commercialization, operations, or science, we are putting our vision into reality every day and making the change happen right now

Do you want to be part of this transformation?

**To strengthen our team, we are currently sourcing a Vape Portfolio Senior Specialist**

**Role Overvie**

The **Vape Portfolio Senior Specialist**is responsible for defining and deploying the eVapor portfolio calendar to drive growth, innovation, and competitiveness. This role ensures alignment with the approved category strategy and business objectives, while maximizing overall value and ROI from the portfolio.

It requires strong strategic thinking, advanced project management capabilities, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and cross-functional collaboration.

**Key Accountabilities**

**Strategic Alignment**
- Ensure the portfolio calendar and all initiatives are continuously aligned with category and organizational strategic goals
- Deliver against consumer needs through strategic planning and execution

**Portfolio Management**
- Manage the creation of Marketing Start Forms, ensuring timely and accurate completion in line with PMI’s Gates process
- Collaborate with PPMD to follow up on project deployment, feasibility checks, and retroplanning
- Partner with the OCS team to define volumes, monitor projections, and ensure timely product arrival
- Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to ensure smooth execution of all portfolio initiatives

**Performance Monitoring**
- Track progress and performance of the portfolio, identifying gaps, issues, and opportunities
- Propose corrective actions when necessary and provide regular updates to key stakeholders
- Present portfolio performance metrics, achievements, challenges, and recommended actions

**Portfolio Optimization**
- Continuously evaluate and adjust the portfolio composition to deliver optimal consumer value
- Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, fostering a culture of learning and growth

**Consumer and Market Knowledge**
- Develop deep understanding of consumer preferences and category dynamics
- Ensure portfolio differentiation and competitiveness by staying informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

**Portfolio Activation**
- Lead and project manage portfolio launches within a cross-functional setup
- Define new product innovation launches and ad hoc campaigns to support category objectives
- Align initiatives with consumer journey needs and commercial opportunities assessed with the CX team

**Regulation and Marketing Code**
- Ensure all portfolio initiatives adhere to local regulations and PMI’s Marketing Code

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in brand marketing, portfolio management, or category strategy roles
- Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects and launching consumer-centric initiatives
- Strong analytical and project management skills, with attention to detail and execution excellence
- Experience working in regulated environments and adhering to compliance standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

**How does this sound?**

**What will the selection process look like**:
**TA Screening**: Our Talent Acquisition team will perform an initial screening to assess whether your profile matches the defined vacancy requirements.

**Assessment**: If you pass the initial screening, you will be invited to complete assessments that evaluate your skills and competencies relevant to the role.

**Interview** - P&C Partners: The first interview will be with our People & Culture team to discuss your cultural fit and initial role expectations.

**Interview** - Final Discussion: The final interview will wrap up any remaining questions and finalize the selection process.