Future in Progress: Graduates Program
Start strong. Grow faster. Go further.

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we empower our people to step into their career with confidence, curiosity, and encouragement to make an impact. We empower our graduates to develop their growth mindset, equipping them with skills and tools necessary to lead in a constantly evolving world. Our Graduate Program encourages innovation, collaboration, and bold thinking through business insight, emotional intelligence (EQ), and future-proof skills. By integrating these pillars into your journey, we prepare you to adapt to the future and actively shape it.
About the Future in Progress: Graduates program
Our 24-month cross-functional program is structured around three 8-month rotations. From day one, you’ll work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and build skills across a variety of teams. You’ll also join a supportive graduate community, benefit from a premium learning curriculum—including workshops, training sessions, digital tools, and hackathons— high challenge, high support from mentors and senior leaders.
During your rotations, you could work in areas such as:
Smoke-Free: Join teams that develop our smoke-free products. Get involved in research and development, analyze markets and customer trends, and help shape product strategy and marketing before products reach our retailers and legal-age customers.
Commercial: Build practical experience bringing our products to market. Work in sales and marketing, grow relationships with retailers, learn territory management, and see how your work directly impacts our business results.
Corporate Functions: Contribute to strategic support areas such as corporate affairs, finance, marketing, people & culture, and strategy. Build professional confidence as you contribute to projects that drive our transformation.
What makes the program unique:

• Work with teams across Europe and discover new cultures.
• Build lifelong connections and a professional network.
• Take on real responsibility and see the results of your work.
• Grow with structured onboarding and continuous development.
• Experiment and innovate in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Who can apply:

• We’re looking for innovative, curious, and ambitious graduates who are fast learners, think creatively, take initiative, and thrive in dynamic settings. To be eligible for the Future in Progress Graduate program, you should have:
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in fields such as business, digital, economics, finance, human resources, legal, marketing, political science, or equivalent experience or qualification.
• A maximum of 3-years of post-graduation work experience.
• Proficiency in English and Romanian
• Legal right to work in the country where your chosen program is located (without sponsorship).
• Willingness to relocate abroad.
• Valid driver’s license
• Agility and adaptability in a dynamic market.
• Initiative and courage to experiment.
• The ability to understand and apply commercial insights.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Only cvs / resume submitted in English will be considered

What we offer:

• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Access to world-curated skills and leadership development journeys.
• Space for individual initiative and innovation.

Program details

• Start date: 1st July, 2026
• Duration: 24 months
• Location: Moldova, Chisinau

Recruitment stages:

• February 18 – we start collecting CVs
• March – mid-April – online assessments and AI-supported digital interviews
• First week of April – finalization of CV collection
• April – Phone interview with PMI recruiter
• May – Assessment Day

You can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. Here are some of the top benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: attractive salary packages that are competitive within the industry.
• A range of benefits: private health insurance, meal allowance are some of the benefits.
• Flexible Work Options: we support flexible working arrangements to help employees manage their personal and professional lives effectively.
• Development Opportunities: we invest in the continuous development of your employees through training programs, workshops, and career development initiatives.
• Award Opportunities: Employees are recognized and rewarded for their contributions and achievements through various award programs.
• Global Connections: Working at PMI provides opportunities to connect with colleagues and professionals from around the world, enhancing your global network.

Ready to start your journey?
Apply now to the Future in Progress Graduate program and help shape what comes next at PMI.