Project Manager - Device

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 smoke-free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion smokers worldwide. We’re also exploring new categories, looking beyond nicotine to develop a new portfolio of innovative products.

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.

It’s so rare in R&D that everything aligns to create the ideal conditions for outstanding work. Right now, at PMI, that’s exactly what’s happening. R&D is the driving force for our bold new vision: to replace cigarettes with a revolutionary portfolio of alternative products.

Join us and you’ll have the resources, support and technology you need to break new ground and see ideas come to life. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest scientists in their fields, with fast access to subject experts and commercial decision-makers.

If you’re creative, courageous and ready to take risks, you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions. Ultimately, by delivering our smoke-free and beyond nicotine future, your work could change the lives of millions.

Your ‘day to day’

Based in Hong Kong or Shenzhen, you will support the Smoke-Free Products at electronic Product Development Center (ePDC). Report to the Head of Program in electronic devices team you will lead electronic devices & accessories projects from initial studies to full completion with a particular focus on HW/FW/ SW integration, applying Project Management standard methodologies to ensure successful completion of projects/programs. Connect with collaborators and multi-functional team, internal and external, on an ongoing basis to review project scope and provide status updates, coordinate/lead resources, plan, schedule and coordinate project tasks.

• Lead projects with a high level of complexity and risk for electronic devices across several different products and portfolios in hardware, firmware and software development. Understand customer brief and business needs on electronic devices and accessories, participate in defining requirements and proposing solutions, and implement the agreed changes to reach the project objectives.


• Lead software release process, maintain HW/FW/ SW feature work and configuration management plan conforms to the over project plan. Contribute to business justification of projects by leading scope, benefit-risk analysis, budget and resource requirements and enable management to make decisions that meet long term strategies.


• Allocate and lead resources for assigned projects based on historical information, guidance from other staff, and general understanding of project tasks; anticipate and mobilize multi-functional resources when required. Track and drive the reduction of open items towards project closure. Ensure traceability and quality of work.


• Apply project management, change management, service management methodology and usability practices based on known solutions, applications and best practices assuring consistency to standards. Develop and deploy tools, systems, process, communication platforms which increase efficiency, speed and support educated decision-making process and effective execution.


• Resolve sophisticated projects/programs related issues by analyzing, identifying and facilitating recommendations to achieve efficient solutions. Communicate and develop networking with management and partners (customers, suppliers) to facilitate efficiency in the project rolls out.


• Coordinate cross-functionally demand and prioritization to ensure budget and resources are in place. Ensure data quality, focused governance, documentation and knowledge management, to increase performance and reducing failure risk.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Science / Software or Industry-related or equivalent, MBA preferred.


• 12+ years of Project Management Experience or equivalent in a multinational environment, within consumer electronics, or electronics industry, experience of leading sizable cross-culture teams and remote teams.


• Shown knowledge in Manufacturing Practices, Product Specification & Process Manufacturing Standards, Global Quality System, Industrialization and manufacturing processes, Procurement & Supply Chain practice and principles.


• Knowledge in Agile process for mobile app / cloud software development.


• Knowledge in DevOps is a plus


• Experience / knowledge in coding is a plus, C/ C++/ Java/ Python/ JavaScript 


• Good command of English is a must

What we offer

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of 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: deliver a smoke-free future.

Philip Morris International: Delivering a Smoke-Free Future

Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, smoke-free products and associated electronic devices and accessories, and other nicotine-containing products in over 180 markets. PMI is building a future on a new category of smoke-free products that, while not risk-free, are a better choice than continuing to smoke. PMI's smoke-free product portfolio includes heated tobacco and nicotine-containing vapor products. For more information, see our PMI (https://www.pmi.com/ ) website. Our priority is to attract, support and keep with us diverse and unique individuals. Our global workforce of more than 71,000 people is one of our greatest strengths and the key to our success as a company. Our employees speak more than 80 languages and come from all corners of the world. PMI has been certified by the Top Employers Institute as a Global Top Employer for the fifth consecutive year. Representing 3 regional certifications: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; in recognition of the high standards of excellence in our working environment and the exceptional development opportunities we offer.