Senior Innovation Project Manager

If you like to do what you love, you’ll enjoy being a part of our innovation team at Marel.

Are you energized by innovation, complexity, and collaboration? As a Senior Innovation Project Manager, you’ll step into a dynamic environment where you lead challenging, multi-disciplinary projects from concept to product release. You’ll work closely with skilled professionals in an open and forward-thinking team that thrives on innovation. If you’re interested in best practices and learning new technics/tools – JBT Marel is the place to be.

What you’ll be doing

We’re looking for a result-driven and experienced project manager who knows how to navigate complexity, inspire teams, and deliver successful outcomes. At Marel, you follow our Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. With your strong sense of ownership and your experience in international settings, you take full responsibility for both the progress and the quality of your projects and the data that drives them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams with a clear sense of direction and collaboration.
• Take ownership of project timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient and on-target delivery.
• Actively monitor ongoing projects and contribute with a sharp, constructive perspective to drive continuous improvement.
• In close collaboration with the project team, translate ideas into concrete plans, take the lead, assign roles, and define the necessary actions to drive progress.
• Ensure all stakeholders are informed in a timely and transparent manner through clear reporting and effective communication.
• Ensure compliance with Marel’s internal policies and processes, promoting a structured and reliable project environment.
• Visit customers and partners when project needs require on-site collaboration or support.

What kind of person are you?

• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on both process and outcome quality.
• Goal-oriented and focused to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Result-driven, pragmatic, and hands-on when needed to move things forward.
• Expertise in complex project and change management.
• Strong people skills to build and lead high-performing project teams.
• Strong communication and change management skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, simple, and accessible language for a broad audience.
• Positive, solution-focused mindset and a can-do attitude.
• Driven, passionate, proactive, and well-organized professional with analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Education, knowledge and experience:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or relevant field
• Education in project management
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in an Innovation environment
• Knowledgeable on the Agile mindset and extensive experience in Agile project management methodologies (e.g. SCRUM, Kanban)
• Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary organizations, with comfort in navigating diverse teams and environments.
• Skilled in English and Dutch, both written and verbal, ensuring clear and effective communication.

Who are we?

We are the kind of people who find purpose in creating things. Our mission is to transform the future of food by creating a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Being the world leader in advanced food processing solutions, we’re in the unique position to make it happen–but we need individuals with diverse perspectives and skills to help us get the most out of this opportunity.

Why join us?

We offer an exciting and challenging job in a world class global company with great opportunities for both professional and personal development. The international atmosphere supports the company’s vision, and exhibits JBT Marel’s core values: ‘Create with collaboration’, ‘Serve with integrity’, ‘Grow with excellence’ and ‘Advance with innovation’. Our workplace is characterized by a good working environment with a good and informal tone and attractive working conditions.

What’s in it for you?

We are a global team of problem-solvers, passionate about transforming the future of food. JBT Marel leads the industry in advanced food processing solutions, enabling sustainable and affordable food production worldwide. Join us and contribute to this meaningful mission.

At JBT Marel, you’ll find purpose in your work and pride in your achievements. Here’s what you can expect:

• Freedom to take initiative and make an impact in a growing global business.
• Recognition for your contributions.
• Clear objectives and realistic demands.
• A dynamic, growing team in a fun, high-energy work environment.
• The opportunity to be part of cutting-edge innovations.
• Space to explore, fail and learn.
• A culture that fosters talent development and career growth.
• Competitive salary and attractive secondary benefits like 42 holiday days.

Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.

📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@marel.com