Project Manager, Boxmeer

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.

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