Job Description

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.



Wherever you join our crucial 47,000-strong Operations team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI's shift from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has changed the way we work.


Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday and we'll give you lots of responsibility. You'll help us improve, inject innovation and create new ways of working.



We are currently looking for a Project Leader - PD Technology Transformation in Lausanne, Switzerland.



In this position you will be responsible for the execution and delivery of strategic AI initiatives within Product Development Combustible Category, including Agentic AI-powered product insights and predictive analytics, Intelligent automation and process optimization, and Advanced generative AI for product design and innovation.


This role is pivotal in translating business needs into technical deliverables and ensuring the successful deployment of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, and innovation. You will lead cross-functional project teams and oversee the development of intelligent systems.


You will serve as a key execution partner to the Head of PD Technology Transformation, ensuring that transformation programs are delivered with precision, impact, and scalability.



Your key responsibilities:



Program Execution & Delivery: Lead the execution of strategic projects for PD Technology Transformation, including planning, development, testing, and deployment of AI-powered predictive analytics. Collaborate with existing project managers and technical teams to manage project timelines, risks, partner alignment and to ensure timely and effective delivery. Technical Leadership: Translate business requirements into technical specifications and AI deliverables. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop and deploy AI models and intelligent systems.


We're looking for someone with:



Advanced degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Proven experience in managing and delivering AI/ML transformation projects at scale within enterprise environments. Expertise in AI tools and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face Transformers, and LangChain. Strong understanding of Agentic AI and reasoning models, data pipelines, and cloud-based AI deployment (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP). Excellent project management, partner engagement, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in complex, regulated environments with cross-functional teams


What we offer:



Our success depends on our talented employees who come to work here 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: to deliver a smoke-free future.


To join our growing team....