Project Manager

Marel; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marel in Boxmeer is seeking a Project Manager within the Prepared Foods department to plan and deliver technical projects for machine solutions. You'll coordinate activities across various disciplines, ensuring projects meet quality and budget expectations.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and strong project management experience, with skills in coordinating international teams. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Lead Engineer in a technical, machine-building environment.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Experience coordinating international teams and suppliers is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple parallel projects across different machine platforms and customer configurations.
• Translate business and customer requirements into clear project scopes, plans, and milestones.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project status and decision-making.

Skills

Technical understanding

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal effectiveness

Education

Degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, software)

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We’re Hiring

That feeling when you work with machines others can only read about.

About the Role

As Project Manager within the Prepared Foods – Further Processing department, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple technical projects in parallel within our portfolio of forming, coating, frying, and heating solutions. You operate at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.

You will be part of an international organization of approximately 70 colleagues spread across Denmark, Germany, Scotland, and the Netherlands, and you will work closely with a multidisciplinary core team of engineers, specialists, and stakeholders based in the Netherlands.

Your role is highly hands‑on and operational, focused on day‑to‑day project execution, coordination, and decision‑making in a complex machine‑building environment. If you thrive in a technical setting, enjoy structure and ownership, and are energized by managing multiple moving parts at the same time, this role offers a high level of responsibility and impact.

What You Will Do, Day-to-Day

Your daily work as Project Manager typically includes:

• 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

What kind of person are you?

You will recognize in yourself that you possess a combination of technical understanding, strong organizational skills, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Hard Skills & Experience

• 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.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to drive progress without formal authority
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear, concise, and confident communication across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Natural connector who can align different disciplines toward a common goal
• Decisive and pragmatic, with the ability to balance technical depth, time, cost, and risk
• Resilient under pressure and comfortable operating in a dynamic, changing environment
• Structured thinker with attention to detail to maintain focus on the bigger picture
• Collaborative team player who builds trust and transparency across the organization

Who We Are

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success.

We are committed to your development and offer opportunities that help you grow professionally and personally. You will work in an international team culture where collaboration and innovation are key.