Technical Project Manager - Multidisciplinary Machinery

John Bean Technologies Co.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Boxmeer, Netherlands, is hiring a Project Manager in the Prepared Foods – Further Processing unit. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple technical projects at once within forming, coating, frying, and heating solutions.

This hands-on role spans mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and ensure alignment with PDP and safety standards.

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

Project management

PMP certification

Engineering background

Multidisciplinary systems

MS Project / Primavera P6

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Software)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

JBT Marel in Boxmeer, Netherlands, is hiring a Project Manager in the Prepared Foods – Further Processing unit. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple technical projects at once within forming, coating, frying, and heating solutions.

This hands-on role spans mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and ensure alignment with PDP and safety standards.