Reports to: Head of Programmes and Content
Location: Hong Kong
*Candidates must have the right to work in Hong Kong
*Candidates must submit a cover letter with CV
Are you…
Eager to build a regional career focused on the challenges shaping business and society?
Motivated to work at the intersection of business, sustainability, talent, and public policy?
Energised by intellectually challenging work with organisations and leaders across sectors?
Keen to promote business models, strategies, and policies that are more sustainable and inclusive across Asia?
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Reinvent with the Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT)
As existential threats intensify and reshape the fundamentals of business and society, reinvention is an imperative, not an option. As reinvention advisors, GIFT supports organisations and leaders in building resilience and long-term success through rigorous intellectual enquiry, foresight, and deep insights. GIFT fosters global awareness in the emerging multipolar world, helping leaders build resilience, unleash potential, and thrive amid uncertainty.
Refined over 20 years, GIFT’s non‑traditional approach spans executive leadership transformation, strategic advisory, and thought‑provoking content. GIFT has supported numerous organisations and over 3,000 leaders across 80 countries to develop the mindsets, capabilities, and solutions needed for the 21st century. Through experiential field projects, GIFT enables leaders to apply their learning in real-world contexts while collectively producing publicly accessible business models and policy recommendations with positive social and environmental impact. (www.global-inst.com)
Team & Job Description
The GIFT Programmes team is a diverse and motivated group of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. We work collaboratively in an entrepreneurial, creative, and intellectually stimulating environment, with a broad, multi‑faceted remit.
It is a continuous learning journey where no two programmes or projects are the same. Much of the work is on executive education, with the rest spanning strategic advisory engagements and thought‑provoking content. The team also contributes to content creation and curation, alongside selected marketing, sales, and business development activities.
Role & Responsibilities
As Programme Manager, reporting to the Head of Programmes and Content, you will take a lead role in delivering and continuously improving GIFT’s executive education programmes, strategic advisory projects, and events, including talks, conferences, and webinars. These include in‑person experiential programmes, outcome‑driven workshops, blended learning journeys, and virtual programmes.
Working closely with GIFT colleagues, you will lead multiple projects concurrently, own key workstreams, and be accountable for delivery across the programme/project lifecycle.
Programmes & Projects
- Lead planning, sequencing, and prioritisation to achieve agreed milestones and outcomes
- Apply strategic, creative, and critical thinking to structure projects and deliver high‑quality outputs
- Manage and mentor junior team members supporting your programme/project
- Build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct and/or coordinate research for work design, content, collateral, and client deliverables
- Oversee logistics, including enrolment, travel, venues, meetings, and delivery arrangements
- Manage budgets, financial tracking, and responsible use of resources
- Document programme outcomes and refine participant deliverables
Business Support
- Contribute to GIFT’s thought leadership and content through research and writing
- Lead the development of proposals, concept notes, and client/market research
- Manage, mentor, and support the professional development of junior team members
- Support marketing collateral, partner/client engagement, and CRM management
- Contribute to internal strategy, development initiatives, and special projects
Skills & Qualifications
The successful candidate will bring strong relevant experience, while recognising that these capabilities may have been developed through different career paths.
- 7–10 years’ relevant experience preferred, ideally in project, programme, or event management, consulting, and/or advisory; strong adjacent experience will be considered
- MBA or Master’s degree in a technical or relevant field preferred
- Fluency in English required; Mainland Mandarin and other Asian languages an advantage
- Technologically confident, with hands‑on experience in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), AI tools, and video‑conferencing platforms (Teams, Zoom)
- Willingness to travel occasionally for programme/project delivery and client work
- Familiarity with Canva, HubSpot CRM, and online education or collaborative tools is a plus
- Experience in client relations, business communications, sales, marketing, and/or business development is advantageous
What We’re Looking For
- A self‑starter who takes ownership and works effectively in a flat team structure
- At ease with conceptual and strategic thinking, able to synthesise complex and macro‑level insights, and intellectually curious across a range of topics
- Highly organised, with strong project management skills and the judgement to prioritise effectively
- Detail‑oriented, with a commitment to client‑ready deliverables
- A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder‑management skills
- Someone comfortable conducting research and writing across different formats
- A practical problem‑solver and confident negotiator, able to manage trade‑offs and resolve conflict constructively
- Experience managing small teams is an advantage
Benefits of the Role
- A fulfilling, challenging manager-level role with regional exposure
- A constructive, stimulating, and purpose‑driven work environment that celebrates creativity
- Opportunity to lead influential projects with business and government
- Learning opportunities across diverse subjects and themes
- Travel opportunities linked to client and programme delivery
- Contribution to organisational and leadership transformation
- Involvement in initiatives creating positive impact for partners and communities
- Full access to GIFT’s digital learning platform, GIFT.ed.
- Competitive remuneration, attractive benefits, and room for career growth
If this role aligns with your experience and aspirations, we encourage you to apply and share how your background could contribute to GIFT’s work by sending your CV and a covering letter to Renée Chu: [email protected]