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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Program Manager - **Company:** JBT Marel - **Location:** Boxmeer, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, RAID, Enterprise Software Applications, Planview - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/job/nl523c2791c20fd22cb82ebad21a88aebe/eaa ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., 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 ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Pragmatic Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2012-pragmatic-planning) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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