Global Project Manager — Industrial Machinery (Hybrid)

JBT Marel Corporation; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Project Manager in the Netherlands within the Prepared Foods – Further Processing department. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple technical projects across forming, coating, frying, and heating solutions, working at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

The role is hands‑on and operational, focusing on daily project execution, coordination, and decision‑making in a complex machine‑building environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, software, or similar technical field).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Lead Engineer in a technical, machine‑building, or industrial solutions environment.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, electrical and software components.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2) and practical experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, system architecture, and engineering documentation.
• Experience coordinating international teams and suppliers is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Additional language skills (e.g., Dutch, German) are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple parallel projects across different machine platforms and customer configurations.
• Translating business and customer requirements into clear project scopes, plans, and milestones.
• Planning and coordinating activities across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain disciplines.
• Leading project meetings, stand‑ups, and technical alignment sessions with internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring project progress, risks, dependencies, costs, and capacity, and proactively steering where needed.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for project status, priorities, and decision‑making.
• Ensuring alignment with the Product Development Process (PDP), quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Managing change requests and their impact on scope, timeline, cost, and technical feasibility.
• Supporting issue resolution by facilitating technical discussions and trade‑off decisions.
• Ensuring timely availability of documentation, specifications, and deliverables for manufacturing and delivery.
• Reporting project progress, risks, and outcomes to management in a clear and structured way.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Multidisciplinary

English proficiency

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/mechatronics/software)

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Project Manager in the Netherlands within the Prepared Foods – Further Processing department. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple technical projects across forming, coating, frying, and heating solutions, working at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

The role is hands‑on and operational, focusing on daily project execution, coordination, and decision‑making in a complex machine‑building environment.