The Brookings Institution · 7 hours ago
Project Manager, China Center, Foreign Policy (Job ID: 2026-3800)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to conducting in-depth research for societal problem-solving. The Project Manager in the China Center will play a pivotal role in managing a major project focused on U.S.-China relations, overseeing research execution, events, and administrative tasks while collaborating with various teams within Brookings.
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Responsibilities
Serves as primary liaison and manager of the Project’s research groups; organizing regular meetings, coordinating participation in planning, and ensuring consistency and alignment across the Project
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Project, which includes but is not limited to managing efforts for research and publication, events, outreach, budget and grant management, scheduling, and other Project-related activities as needed
Creates and manages implementation plans that foster the Project’s operations, growth, and impact. Enforces deadlines as necessary. Contributes to strategic planning and leads in setting operational processes and Project implementation
In coordination with Development and Finance teams, the Project Manager is the primary Project contact for fundraising efforts and products, including developing proposals and reporting on allocated labor costs, contracts, and Project strategy and outcomes
Manages spending, monitors appropriate use of funds, and arranges, executes, and tracks contracts
Coordinates logistics, timelines, and administrative support for scholars participating in the Project, including scholars across Brookings, visiting fellows, outside authors, and other contributors
As appropriate, coordinates and/or supervises contributions to the Project of Research Assistants, Interns, and other staff
Oversees Project-related travel logistics (international and domestic), which may include study tours, fieldwork, stakeholder engagement trips, and product dissemination travel, often in coordination with other institutional travel
Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when handling proprietary, financial, and other high-level information related to research content, internal strategy, partnerships, personnel, and funding
The Project Manager works in close coordination with the China Center, Foreign Policy management team, and other Brookings offices to remain aware of institutional priorities and guidelines and ensure follow-through and compliance
Serves as the Project’s primary point of contact with research teams and functional offices around Brookings, as well as with external contributors
Contributes to the publication process for the Project’s products, ensuring that products adhere to Brookings’ research independence and quality review policies
Coordinates among the China Center, contributing scholars, and Communications staff to ensure that publications and other products are distributed to relevant and interested parties in a timely and efficient manner
Works with Communications and Development teams to schedule media interviews, stakeholder briefings, events, funder stewardship calls, and other dissemination efforts
Helps to manage internal and external communications ensuring consistency in thematic research pillars and products; articulates major outcomes of the research and the stakes of the U.S. relationship with China
Supports scholars and Project director in all aspects of Project research, including coordinating with participating scholars and ensuring that Project timelines and deliverables are met
Organizes, implements, and oversees planning and execution of public and private events related to the Project, ensuring impact and compliance with institutional policies
In collaboration with Finance staff and research center staff, manages budgets and expenses for events. Ensures financial obligations comply with approved budgets
In collaboration with Finance staff, negotiates, and facilitates contracts with offsite event venues, hotels, caterers/restaurants, transportation companies, audio visual vendors, speakers, and all other vendors
Manages meeting space reservations, facilities needs, catering, AV and Zoom/Teams, and other logistics; anticipating and addressing any problems, logistical and otherwise, that may arise
Drafts event invitations, invites and prepares event speakers, and manages run of show for in-person and virtual events; works with program and central communications to live stream or swiftly post the event recording to the website
Manages all travel and logistical arrangements for potential speakers, including transportation, accommodations and per diem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably in a research or policy environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Experience with budget management and financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Experience in coordinating events and logistics
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant field
Experience in foreign policy or international relations
Familiarity with the U.S.-China relationship and related policy issues
Experience in fundraising and grant management
Knowledge of research publication processes
Company
The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization that focuses on analyzing public policy issues at the national level.
Founded in 1916
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.69MKey Investors
Patrick J. McGovern FoundationAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-12-20Grant· $0.5M
2022-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2018-01-01Grant· $1.69M
Leadership Team
Martin Indyk
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Studies Program
Amy Liuv
Nonresident Senior Fellow
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