Senior IT Program Manager

Marel; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Marel in Boxmeer, Netherlands, seeks a Senior IT Program Manager to lead enterprise-level transformation programs spanning ERP, governance, security and enterprise applications. You will collaborate with senior leadership and global partners to translate strategy into executable plans.

You will drive cross-functional programs, align IT and business objectives, and ensure delivery accountability while navigating a complex, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale enterprise programs.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, and audits.
• Experience with program management tools (Jira, Planview, Clarity).
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, structured, able to perform in complex environments.
• Natural leader who influences without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead global, enterprise-wide IT transformation programs across domains and regions.
• Define and manage delivery plans, governance structures, and RAID management.
• Align business objectives, IT strategy, and operational execution.
• Ensure delivery accountability across teams, vendors, and partners.
• Build trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead steering committees and executive governance forums.
• Present program progress, risks, and decisions clearly at executive level.
• Translate complex topics into concise, business-driven communication.
• Drive governance frameworks, controls, and audit readiness.
• Oversee risk management, escalation, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards (SOX, ISO, etc.).
• Manage audit programs and remediation efforts.
• Lead global, multidisciplinary teams without direct authority.
• Align stakeholders across IT, finance, tax, and business functions.
• Drive collaboration across regions and organizational structures.
• Support change management and transformation adoption.
• Monitor program performance (scope, budget, milestones, quality).
• Establish dashboards and reporting for decision-making.
• Manage dependencies, risks, and resource constraints.
• Continuously improve delivery frameworks and governance maturity.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Risk management

Education

IT/Engineering/Business degree

Tools

Jira

Planview

Clarity

Job description

We're Hiring

That feeling when you lead programs others struggle to align…

About the Role

As our new Senior IT Program Manager, you will lead complex, enterprise-wide transformation programs across the global JBT Marel organization. You will work across business and IT domains including ERP, governance, security, compliance, and enterprise applications.

You will be part of a highly international environment, collaborating with senior leadership, multidisciplinary teams, and external partners. In this role, you translate strategy into execution and ensure alignment across stakeholders, systems, and regions.

If you thrive in complexity, can influence at executive level, and enjoy driving large-scale transformation, this is the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Your daily to-do list will look a lot like this:

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead global, enterprise-wide IT transformation programs across multiple domains and regions
• Define and manage integrated delivery plans, governance structures, and RAID management
• Align business objectives, IT strategy, and operational execution
• Ensure delivery accountability across teams, vendors, and partners

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with C-level stakeholders and senior leadership
• Lead steering committees and executive governance forums
• Present program progress, risks, and decisions clearly at executive level
• Translate complex topics into concise, business-driven communication

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Drive governance frameworks, controls, and audit readiness
• Oversee risk management, escalation, and mitigation strategies
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards (SOX, ISO, etc.)
• Manage audit programs and remediation efforts

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead global, multidisciplinary teams without direct authority
• Align stakeholders across IT, finance, tax, and business functions
• Drive collaboration across regions and organizational structures
• Support change management and transformation adoption

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Monitor program performance (scope, budget, milestones, quality)
• Establish dashboards and reporting for decision-making
• Manage dependencies, risks, and resource constraints
• Continuously improve delivery frameworks and governance maturity

What kind of person are you?

You will recognize in yourself that you:

• hold a degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field
• bring proven experience in managing large-scale enterprise programs
• have strong knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, and audits
• are experienced with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Planview, Clarity)
• communicate fluently in English (written and verbal)
• have strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
• are resilient, structured, and able to perform in complex environments
• are a natural leader who influences without formal authority

The job requires the ability to travel on an as-needs basis which is estimated to 5-10% of your time.

Who we are

At JBT Marel, 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 inclusive, international team culture where collaboration and innovation are key.