Senior Program Manager

JBT Marel Corporation; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Aarhus, Denmark, seeks a Senior Software Program Manager to align product vision, engineering excellence, and business priorities to deliver impactful software solutions.

You will lead cross-functional agile teams across Product Management, Engineering and key stakeholders, ensuring high-value deliveries that meet customer needs and strategic goals. The role emphasizes collaboration, program governance, and continuous improvement in a global AI/Cloud SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in CS/Software Eng/IT or related field.
• 8+ years in software development, product ownership or agile leadership.
• Experience managing complex software programs with multiple teams.
• Strong backlog planning, governance and delivery discipline.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of software initiatives with customer and business value.
• Align priorities across Product Management, Engineering and stakeholders.
• In role of Product Owner, drive planning and execution across agile teams.
• Manage risks, dependencies and impediments to keep programs on track.
• Foster transparent communication on progress and outcomes.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Software development

Product ownership

Program management

Agile delivery

Backlog management

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Aha!

Confluence

Job description

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated equipment, software, and services to the food processing industry.

In Software & Digital, we help accelerate the company’s ambitions by becoming the digital partner of choice for our customers. Our AXIN Software portfolio delivers cutting-edge solutions that transform food processing operations and is developed by Agile software engineering teams across multiple locations globally.

For our Software Engineering team in Aarhus, Denmark, we are looking for a Senior Software Program Manager who can align product vision, engineering excellence, and business priorities to deliver impactful software solutions.

What You Will Do

As our Senior Software Program Manager, you will play a key role in turning new product development into successful deliveries.

Working across Product Management, Engineering, and key business stakeholders, you will help ensure our teams remain focused on delivering high-value solutions that meet customer and business needs.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the delivery of software initiatives, ensuring teams create value for customers and the business.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and key stakeholders to align priorities, Program Increments, and execution.
• In the role of Product Owner (PO), drive planning, coordination, and delivery across cross-functional Agile teams.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and impediments to keep programs on track and achieve business objectives.
• Foster collaboration and transparency, by providing clear communication on progress, priorities, and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve products, platforms, and ways of working through customer, business, and technical insights.
• Champion Agile practices and continuous improvement to enhance delivery effectiveness and quality.
• Help shape future product direction by translating stakeholder needs and market opportunities into actionable initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, product ownership, program management, or Agile delivery leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing complex software programs involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with backlog management, program planning, prioritization, and delivery governance.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence decisions and align teams around shared goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
• Broad technical knowledge and experience with software and system development and delivery, QA, deployment, SaaS, Cloud, AI, and related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large-scale software organizations with distributed teams.
• Previous experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Senior Software Engineer.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Aha!, Confluence, or similar delivery and planning tools.
• SAFe, Scrum, Agile, or Project Management certifications.

Why Join Us?

At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food. As part of the team, you'll help shape innovative software solutions that enable customers around the world to produce food more efficiently, sustainably, and safely.

By Joining Our Team, You Will

• Work with talented product, engineering, and domain colleagues in a collaborative international environment.
• Grow your career in a company that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Be empowered to drive change, improve ways of working, and make a meaningful impact.
• Enjoy an engaging work environment with flexible working conditions and attractive employee benefits.

If you're passionate about leading software delivery, collaborating across disciplines, and creating software solutions that matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Questions? Contact: Katrina Nana Maniga– [e-mail]

Learn more at: jbtmarel.com

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