Finance/accounting background preferred. Role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Local to the Durham area will report to office for training, meet people, meetings. This would be a hybrid position, after trainings reporting to the office once a month.

Summary:

The main function is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out, etc. or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.

Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures. Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.

Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. PMI or PMP certification preferred.

8-10 years’ experience required.