Senior IT Program Manager

We’re Hiring:
Senior IT Program Manager
That feeling when you lead programs others struggle to align…

Location:

Boxmeer – Hybrid

Employment Type:

Full-Time
Department:
Corporate IT – Portfolio & Project Management
About the Role   As our new 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   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?
We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. 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, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success.
Our purpose is to transform the future of food, guiding our vision to be the leading partner in sustainable food industry solutions. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional, end-to-end solutions that build long-term customer trust.
Our values reflect who we are at our best:
Serve with integrity
Create with collaboration
Grow with excellence
Advance with innovation
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.
Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.
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