Phaxis

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Project Manager

Saddle Brook, NJ 07080

Posted: 12/29/2025 Employment Type: Direct Placement Job Number: 27049197 Pay Rate: 85000-100000 USD/Year

Job Description

Our client, a leading cosmetics manufacturer, has a great opportunity available for an experienced Project Manager.
The role is responsible for leading cross-functional projects within a contract manufacturing environment. Projects include new product introductions, continuous improvement initiatives, component qualifications, and business growth programs. This position plans, coordinates, tracks, and executes projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget objectives while serving as a key point of contact for internal teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Execution
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables across multiple workstreams.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
Track progress, manage dependencies, and proactively identify risks and issues.
Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and follow up on action items.

Communication & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Communicate project status, risks, and changes clearly and consistently.
Escalate issues as needed to leadership or steering teams.

Reporting & Administration
Prepare and present regular project status reports and dashboards.
Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
And other duties / responsibilities as assigned based on the needs of the company.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, Management, or related field.
1 2+ years of experience in project coordination or project management, ideally in manufacturing or product development environments.
Familiarity with project management tools (e.G., MS Project, Smartsheet).
Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Knowledge of product development processes, manufacturing workflows, and supply chain operations.
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, or Stage-Gate methodologies.
Project management certification (CAPM or PMP) is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools.

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Drew Anson

Chief Delivery Officer

Drew Anson is Chief Delivery Officer at Phaxis, a Workforce Solutions Company based in New York.

In this role, Drew leads the delivery and recruiting working closely with the leadership team to define a model that is efficient at supporting the firm s current needs and is scalable for future growth.

Drew is a seasoned executive with more than 13 years of Services & Recruitment experience. In that time, he has supported numerous Fortune 100/500/1000 organizations across industries by providing global workforce solutions, namely resources and thought leadership for large-scale projects, implementations, and managed services.

Prior to joining Phaxis predecessor firm Park Hudson in 2021, Drew spent three years at engineering technology and talent solutions firm, Collabera, as Director of Sales in North Carolina. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly eight years at Insight Global, most recently as Sales Manager of the Columbus, OH office.

He holds a degree from Central Michigan University in Sales & Marketing.

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