Senior IT Program Manager
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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.
We are in the business of transformation, innovation and inspiration. We provide software, machinery, systems and solutions that help food processors gain a competitive edge and make the most of cutting edge technology such as digitization, automation and robotics. Driven by a passion for meeting the growing demand for quality protein, we create groundbreaking solutions that benefit the global population.