Senior IT Program Manager

JBT Marel; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Senior IT Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide transformation programs across the global organization. You will work across ERP, governance, security, compliance and enterprise applications to translate strategy into execution.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and external partners in a highly international environment, managing delivery across regions, and driving governance, risk and compliance while guiding cross-functional teams.

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.
• Experienced with program management tools (e.g., Jira, Planview, Clarity).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, structured, and able to perform in complex environments.
• Naturally leads and influences without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Leadership without formal authority

Change management

English communication

Education

Degree in IT/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

Jira

Planview

Clarity

Job description

We’re Hiring: Senior IT Program Manager

That feeling when you lead programs others struggle to align…

Location: Boxmeer – Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Corporate IT – Portfolio & Project Management

About the Role

As our new 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?

We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. 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, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food, guiding our vision to be the leading partner in sustainable food industry solutions. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional, end-to-end solutions that build long-term customer trust.

Our values reflect who we are at our best:

• Serve with integrity
• Create with collaboration
• Grow with excellence
• Advance with innovation

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.

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.