Project Manager

JBT Marel Corporation; Sandusky (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Project Performance Manager to lead mid-sized manufacturing projects, coordinating engineering, operations, and customers to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence. The role reports to the Manager of Project Performance and requires travel up to 25% with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

The candidate will develop schedules, monitor risks, and ensure complete project documentation while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience managing technical projects

Responsibilities

• Evaluates project performance and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Manages mid-sized customer projects with moderate complexity, coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develops detailed project schedules, identifies critical path activities, and adjusts plans as needed.
• Monitors risks, issues, and changes and recommends options to maintain delivery commitments.
• Facilitates collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Installation, and Supply Chain throughout the project.
• Communicates project status, key decisions, and progress to internal teams and customers.
• Maintains project budgets, identifies variances, and supports corrective actions.
• Ensures technical and project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.
• Leads coordination of equipment readiness, logistics, and installation planning.
• Prepares project reports, summaries, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget & schedule oversight

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

You will report to the Manager of Project Performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates project performance and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Manages mid-sized customer projects with moderate complexity, coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develops detailed project schedules, identifies critical path activities, and adjusts plans as needed.
• Monitors risks, issues, and changes and recommends options to maintain delivery commitments.
• Facilitates collaboration between Engineering, Operations, Installation, and Supply Chain throughout the project.
• Communicates project status, key decisions, and progress to internal teams and customers.
• Maintains project budgets, identifies variances, and supports corrective actions.
• Ensures technical and project documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.
• Leads coordination of equipment readiness, logistics, and installation planning.
• Prepares project reports, summaries, and closeout documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience managing technical projects related to manufacturing, installation, field service, or construction
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing projects of up to $100K
• Experience managing financial and project timelines
• Experience working with installation, production, engineering and customers to ensure project goals are met
• Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship
• Must be willing to travel 25% to support project deliverables at customer sites planned throughout the year
• Hybrid schedule - 3 days onsite/2 days remote

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world‑class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• family leave
• vision coverage
• a matched 401(k) plan

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

JBTMarel uses technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI not used to make hiring decisions independently.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together.