Senior Project Manager Innovation

About the role

JBT Marel, a global provider of advanced processing systems, software and services for the food and beverage industries, is looking for an experienced Innovation Project Manager to strengthen its Innovation team in Aarhus. You will lead end-to-end innovation projects from concept through delivery, covering new products and solutions as well as sustainment projects on existing ones, working across Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Operations and customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional innovation projects and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
• Define and manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks and resources
• Monitor progress, give status updates and run stage-gate reviews
• Ensure compliance with project governance, processes and documentation standards
• Drive day-to-day execution, including issue resolution, cost control and risk management
• Visit customers and external partners as needed

Required profile

• MSc in Engineering, Business, Innovation or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Solid project management experience in product development, innovation, engineering or technology
• Project management certification (IPMA, PRINCE2 or similar) is an advantage
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to manage several projects at once and collaborate across international teams
• Professional English and willingness to travel up to 30 days per year