Project Manager Service (Meat)

Do you know how it feels to be truly invaluable? Our Project Managers do!

To further strengthen our Service Department, we are currently recruiting for the position of Project Manager Service (Meat).

Are you a natural organizer with a passion for technique, technology, and customer relations? As a Project Manager Service at Marel, you’ll take full ownership of service projects, from the initial kick-off to successful completion. You’ll oversee the technical solution, progress, budgets, and quality, acting as the key link between our customers and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly. With your sharp eye for risks, costs, and improvement opportunities, you’ll deliver strong project results.

Projects are executed in the domain of Primary and Secondary Processing within the Meat processing area. As part of the job, travelling is required occasionally to a maximum of 20 to 25%.

What you’ll be doing:

• As Project Manager, you are budget responsible for the management of service projects and monitor milestones in the project plan.
• Work closely with a project team consisting of Project Engineers, Control Engineers, Field Service Engineers, and others to fulfill contractual obligations to the satisfaction of customers.
• Plan, organize, direct, communicate, and control project work to achieve objectives as defined in the contract between Marel and customers, as well as Marel’s internal goals.
• Act as the primary contact from the Kick-off meeting to project closure, maintaining close contact with Marel customers and internal teams regarding project execution.
• Keep stakeholders updated on progress, status, and deviations from the plan.
• Analyze and act on risks, and monitor project costs, including installation and commissioning costs.
• Manage and coordinate the change request process for items and services outside the contract scope.
• Conduct project evaluations with the aim of continuous improvement, collaborating with the respective sales team and manager of Field Service Engineers.

Who are we?
JBT Marel (John Bean Technologies Corporation + Marel) unites two pioneering companies with complementary strengths, enabling us to offer exceptional value to our customers. Together, we are a leading global provider of equipment, integrated technology, and services to the food and beverage industry. Driven by a singular purpose—to Transform the Future of Food—we empower businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Our team comprises more than 12,000 employees worldwide across 6 continents, with more than 25,000 customers in over 140 countries.

What kind of person are you?
To be successful in this role, you will recognize yourself in the profile below:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, such as Mechanical Engineering, Business Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a service environment.
• Willingness to travel globally to manage our service projects.
• Analytical, proactive, and financially strong.
• Recognized as a natural leader, able to manage several stakeholders at different levels within our organization and clients’ organizations.
• Excellent leadership skills to get the best out of the project team.
• Thrive in a setting with a lot of freedom, thanks to a strong sense of responsibility.

What’s in it for you?
You’ll step into a role that’s as rewarding as it is dynamic. As a Project Manager Service, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact—on projects, on customers, and on the future of food. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global impact – Work with customers and colleagues from all over the world, managing service projects that help shape the future of the food industry.
• Autonomy and trust – Enjoy the freedom to take ownership of your projects, backed by a team that values your expertise and initiative.
• Continuous development – Grow your technical, leadership, and business skills through learning opportunities, global exposure, and collaboration with industry experts.
• A culture that cares – Join a diverse, supportive team where respect, collaboration, and shared success drive everything we do.

Interested?
For more information about the position, you can contact Niels Spit, TA Business Partner, via niels.spit@marel.com