europe graduate - operations
Jul 31, 2026 · Philip Morris International
What you'll do
- Work on real projects during three 8-month rotations within Operations/Manufacturing
- Gain hands-on experience across various teams and functions
- Collaborate with teams across Europe and explore new cultures
- Take on responsibility and see the results of your work
- Participate in workshops, training sessions, and hackathons
- Experiment and innovate in a supportive environment
- Build professional networks and lifelong connections
Key requirements
- 0+ years' experience
- Problem solving and capacity to set priorities in production or operations
- Data analysis and ability to analyze large datasets
- MS Excel proficiency
- English and Greek language proficiency
- Agility, adaptability, initiative, teamwork, and collaboration
- Work authorization in Greece without sponsorship and valid driver’s license
- Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Related Fieldpreferred
Benefits
- A fast-track development program preparing you for future key roles.
- International work environment with strong opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a permanent contract.
About the job
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 challenges, and high support from mentors and senior leaders.
During your rotations, you could work in departments inside the Operations/Manufacturing function.
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:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
A maximum of 3-years of post-graduation work experience.
Capacity to set priorities and solve complex problems occurring in production or any other operations area.
Ability to analyze large datasets and draw accurate conclusions.
Proficient use of MS Excel will be an advantage.
Proficiency in English and Greek language.
Legal right to work in Greece (without sponsorship) and willingness to relocate abroad.
Valid driver’s license.
Agility and adaptability in a dynamic market.
Initiative and courage to experiment.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
What we offer to support your development:
A fast-track development program preparing you for future key roles
A 2-year program with 3 rotations in Operations/Manufacturing
International work environment with strong opportunities for personal and professional growth
Access to curated learning journeys in skills and leadership, with dedicated mentorship
Hands-on experience through field-based rotations, gaining end-to-end business exposure
A dynamic, multicultural workplace that encourages initiative and innovation
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a permanent contract
About the company
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PM), at PMI, we are building our future on replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products that—while not risk-free—are a better alternative than cigarette smoking.
It’s the biggest shift in our history. And it’s the right one for our consumers, our company, our shareholders, and society.
Led by science and innovation, and with the right regulatory encouragement and support from civil society, we can achieve our vision of a smoke-free future, faster.
“PMI today is an entirely different company to the one I joined,” said Jacek Olczak, CEO of PMI. “Our products, people, and purpose have evolved.”
10 facts about Philip Morris International
Unless otherwise stated, figures are as of December 31, 2023
Employees
R&D
Markets
Smoke-free markets
Production
Consumers
Brands
Revenue
Shipment volume
~82,700 employees around the world
(Figure includes Vectura Fertin Pharma, and Swedish Match.)
Over 1,586 research and development scientists, engineers and technicians working on smoke-free products
Approximately 180 markets where our products are sold
92 markets where our smoke-free products are sold
(as of September 30, 2024)
50 production facilities worldwide
150 million consumers worldwide
5 of the world’s top 15 cigarette brands, including Marlboro
USD 35.1 billion net revenue
738.2 billion units total shipment volume
About the company
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PM), at PMI, we are building our future on replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products that—while not risk-free—are a better alternative than cigarette smoking.
It’s the biggest shift in our history. And it’s the right one for our consumers, our company, our shareholders, and society.
Led by science and innovation, and with the right regulatory encouragement and support from civil society, we can achieve our vision of a smoke-free future, faster.
“PMI today is an entirely different company to the one I joined,” said Jacek Olczak, CEO of PMI. “Our products, people, and purpose have evolved.”
10 facts about Philip Morris International
Unless otherwise stated, figures are as of December 31, 2023
Employees
R&D
Markets
Smoke-free markets
Production
Consumers
Brands
Revenue
Shipment volume
~82,700 employees around the world
(Figure includes Vectura Fertin Pharma, and Swedish Match.)
Over 1,586 research and development scientists, engineers and technicians working on smoke-free products
Approximately 180 markets where our products are sold
92 markets where our smoke-free products are sold
(as of September 30, 2024)
50 production facilities worldwide
150 million consumers worldwide
5 of the world’s top 15 cigarette brands, including Marlboro
USD 35.1 billion net revenue
738.2 billion units total shipment volume