Cato Institute · 1 day ago
Marketing Project Manager
Washington,DC,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expCato Institute is a public policy research organization dedicated to the principles of individual liberty and limited government. They are seeking an experienced Marketing Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex marketing initiatives across various teams to advance their mission.
Non Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead planning, management, and execution of major marketing initiatives, including nationwide campaigns, policy launches, product marketing, and thought-leadership programs
Translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable project plans with defined scope, milestones, and KPIs
Conduct project scoping and requirements gathering; ensure alignment among stakeholders across Cato departments
Advise senior leadership on project status, risks, and strategic considerations
Coordinate work across stakeholders, including policy scholars, designers, writers, digital teams, communications, and external partners
Ensure all participants understand goals, roles, timelines, and expectations
Serve as the primary point of contact to streamline communication among diverse contributors
Build and maintain project schedules, workflows, and critical paths to ensure timely delivery
Identify bottlenecks and proactively remove obstacles to maintain momentum
Oversee creative briefs, content development, review cycles, revisions, and approval processes
Maintain standards for process clarity, documentation, and alignment across teams
Use Cato’s project management platform to plan, assign, track, and report on cross-functional work
Maintain dashboards, roadmaps, and reporting tools for team and executive visibility
Promote best practices for task management, project tracking, and workflow optimization within the platform
Uphold standards of quality across all creative, editorial, and digital deliverables
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and improve future workflows
Help measure campaign performance
Ensure strategic alignment between messaging, creative assets, and distribution channels
Support development of briefs that define audiences, objectives, messaging pillars, and success measures
Collaborate closely with creative teams to keep deliverables accurate, high-quality, and on mission
Keep stakeholders informed through structured updates, clear documentation, and proactive communication
Manage expectations related to project scope, timing, and resource requirements
Lead productive meetings, stand-ups, and cross-team coordination sessions
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows and improve team efficiency
Contribute to building a project management discipline within Cato through templates, standards, and best practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of project management experience—preferably in marketing, communications, or a creative agency environment—with extensive use of project management software (e.g., Wrike) to manage complex, cross-functional workflows
Demonstrated interest in public policy and in Cato's mission to advance a free and open society
Proven success leading multi-team projects involving marketing/advertising, content generation, creative content production, and PR/communications
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize, document, and present project information clearly and persuasively
Skilled at leading meetings, setting agendas, documenting decisions, and driving accountability
Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset and the confidence to lead across departments and seniority levels
Collaborative, approachable, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-visibility environment
At least an understanding of and comfort level with AI tools to optimize workflow efficiency
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field
Preferred
Project management certification(s) (e.g., PMP) and/or MBA
Experience working closely with policy, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Generous vacation and sick days
Paid parental leave
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
401(k) employer match
Transit/ Parking benefits
Pet discount plan
Company
Cato Institute
Promoting an American public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peaceful international relations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Emily Ekins
Vice President and Director of Polling
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