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Bring your ambition—and your boldest ideas—to Philip Morris International (PMI).  

As a Future Leader, you’ll experiment, challenge assumptions, and drive progress that crosses borders. 

Work on high-stakes projects. Build connections with global experts. Create solutions that set new standards for our industry. 

Ready to push beyond what’s expected? 
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About our Future Leaders program

Accelerate your growth in a 36-month journey designed for ambitious professionals ready to lead change at scale.

Exploration & growth

Experiment, innovate, and push past the expected. Take ownership of complex projects, sharpen your strategic thinking, and expand your leadership influence. 

Global collaboration

Work alongside world-class experts, connect with senior leaders, and lead initiatives that impact multiple markets. Build a global network and develop the agility to thrive anywhere.

Connected culture

Join a diverse community that welcomes fresh perspectives and rewards initiative. Gain support from board-level mentors and alumni, and thrive in a high-challenge, high-support environment.

Real impact from day one

Shape outcomes that matter. Present your work to executive leadership, deliver results on transformative projects, and see your influence ripple across the business. 

Where you'll gain experience

Your journey is built around two high-impact rotations designed to accelerate your leadership and broaden your perspective: 

Home market immersion

Begin by mastering your home market. Dive into PMI’s operations, work alongside cross-functional teams to address regional opportunities, and lead projects that sharpen your decision-making and stakeholder management skills.

International assignment

Develop cultural agility and a global mindset as you take on a leadership role in a new market. Navigate local business practices, lead bold, data-driven initiatives, and empower teams to deliver results across borders.

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What you can expect

  • Lead breakthrough initiatives with autonomy to challenge conventions and drive transformation.
  • Contribute to high-impact projects that advance PMI’s mission—whether promoting smoke-free products or designing regional market-entry strategies. 
  • Present your work directly to executive leaders, gaining visibility, feedback, and support from board-level mentors. 
  • Access a premium learning curriculum featuring workshops, digital tools, a signature hackathon, and board-level mentors dedicated to your growth. 
  • Collaborate with experts across key business areas—marketing, supply chain, and regulatory affairs—to develop innovative, practical solutions. 
  • Use data-driven insights and creative thinking to address complex challenges and inform PMI’s global strategy. 
  • Build a cross-market reputation and a powerful professional network that spans continents and leadership layers. 
  • Thrive in a dynamic environment that welcomes fresh perspectives, encourages experimentation, and supports your ambitions. 
  • Enjoy a competitive, market-leading compensation and benefits package that recognizes your expertise and results aligned to the market you will join.  

Who we’re looking for

We’re searching for accomplished, forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complexity, take ownership, and are eager to shape the future. To join the Future Leaders Program, you must have: 
  • A master’s degree in business, business administration, economics, or a related field (MBA preferred). 
  • At least 6 years’ of post-graduation experience in a global organization, with exposure to diverse markets and stakeholders. 
  • Proficiency in English and the local language of your chosen location. 
  • Legal right to work in the country where your chosen program is located.
  • Willingness and ability to relocate internationally—global mobility is a mandatory requirement. 
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to solve complex challenges. 
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply business insights. 
  • Agility, adaptability, and resilience in fast-changing environments. 
  • Initiative and courage to propose bold ideas. 
  • Curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for problem-solving. 
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. 
  • Teamwork skills and the ability to thrive in diverse, cross-functional environments. 

When and where you’ll join

Start date: 1 October 2026 
Duration: 36 months  
Locations: Austria, Bulgaria, Benelux, Czechia, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ukraine 

How to apply?

Our application process is designed to help you show your strengths—and get to know us along the way. 

Step 1: Application

Review the program details and select the opportunity that best fits you. Click “Learn more & apply” above to complete your application form. 
 
Tips for applying: 
  • Highlight your skills and achievements in your CV and fill out every section of the application so our team can get to know you. 

Step 2: Assessment

If you meet the criteria, you’ll complete an online assessment (SHL), followed by interviews with our business leaders.   
 
Tips for assessment: 
  • Research the program, be ready to share your motivation, and choose a quiet space for the online assessment. 

Step 3: Offer and onboarding

After all interviews and assessments are complete, our team will review every candidate. If selected, you’ll receive an offer from our local Philip Morris International company and begin your onboarding journey. 
 
Tips for onboarding:  
  • Review your offer and onboarding materials, ask questions, and get ready to make the most of your experience.  

Culture

We’re working together to build strong communities inside and outside.

About Philip Morris International

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international consumer goods company, with a global workforce of approximately 83,100.

We're committed to delivering progress, building our future on replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products that—while not risk-free—are a much better alternative than smoking, and evolving our portfolio for the long term to include wellness products outside the tobacco sector.

References to “PMI”, “We”, “Our”, and “Us” mean the entire Philip Morris International group of companies.

Where will your ambition take you next?

Apply now to the Future in Progress Future Leaders Program and help shape what comes next at Philip Morris International.

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