IT Regional Architect – LATAM & Canada (LA&C;)
Mexico City, Mexico | Hybrid – the position could also be based at Buenos Aires, Arg.
Be a part of a revolutionary change
At PMI, we are transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future!
This transformation is powered by digital innovation, data, and advanced technology ecosystems.
We are now looking for an
IT Regional Architect
to shape and drive the technology architecture across Latin America and Canada, enabling seamless consumer and customer experiences at scale!
Role Purpose
The IT Regional Architect is responsible for defining and governing the regional technology architecture, ensuring that digital solutions across markets are integrated, scalable, and aligned with integral platforms.
This role acts as a key bridge between
local market needs and global IT strategy
, enabling
end‐to‐end consumer and customer experiences across B2C and B2B touchpoints
.
Your Day to Day
Regional Architecture & Integration
Define and evolve the regional architecture blueprint across multiple markets
Ensure strong alignment between local initiatives and global platforms
Drive integration across key ecosystems, including:
Websites
CRM
Consumer care
Retail and partner platforms
Enable connected consumer journeys across all touchpoints
Portfolio & Solution Governance
Evaluate and guide new initiatives from an architecture perspective
Anticipate the impact of new launches (e.g., categories, brands)
Ensure solutions are:
Scalable
High-performing
Sustainable long-term
Promote adoption of global platforms over fragmented local solutions




Planning for growth and developing future goals
Define the transition toward:
Multi-category ecosystem (IQOS, ZYN, others)
One-to-one personalization capabilities
Global platforms replacing legacy local solutions
Identify key dependencies, risks, and investment needs
Customer Management & Influence
Partner closely with:
Regional IT leadership
Global product & technology teams
Commercial and consumer functions
Influence senior collaborators to align on common architecture decisions
Balance technical excellence with business constraints (budget, timelines, priorities)
Technical Oversight & Quality Standards
Ensure adherence to guidelines in architecture and engineering, including:
Reliability and continuity (e.g., disaster recovery)
Performance and scalability
Resilience and stability
Provide guidance to solution architects and engineering teams during delivery
Team Development (Future Scope)
Potentially build and lead a team of 1–2 solution architects
Provide coaching and direction aligned with regional standards
Experience
Who We're Looking For
*****+ years of experience in IT, with progression from:
Solution Architecture / Application Design
to Enterprise or Regional Architecture roles




Proven experience designing end-to-end digital ecosystems
Experience working across global and regional collaborators
Technical & Functional Expertise
Strong foundation in:
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Digital platforms and ecosystems
Deep understanding of:
Omnichannel ecosystems (web, apps, CRM, retail, call center)
Integration of global vs. local solutions
Familiarity with:
Cloud architecture
APIs and scalable platforms
Eye For Business
Strong understanding of consumer and customer engagement models
Ability to translate business strategy into technology architecture decisions
Experience in complex or regulated environments is a plus
Leadership & Soft Skills (Critical)
Strong team member management and influencing skills
Ability to navigate complex and conflicting priorities
Clear communicator capable of translating technical topics into business language
Balance between critical thinking and hands‐on understanding
Why Join This Role
Design technology architecture at regional scale, impacting millions of consumers
Work across end‐to‐end ecosystems (digital, retail, CRM, consumer platforms)
Operate at the intersection of strategy and execution
Influence both global and local technology decisions
Be part of PMI's journey toward smoke‐free and multi‐category ecosystems
Diversity & Inclusion
At PMI, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment.
We actively encourage applications from underrepresented talent and are committed to increasing diversity across our teams.
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