Senior Software Program Manager

About the role

JBT Marel is a global provider of equipment, software and services for the food processing industry. Its AXIN Software portfolio is built by Agile software engineering teams worldwide, and the Software Engineering team in Aarhus, Denmark is looking for a Senior Software Program Manager. The role turns new product development into successful deliveries, working across Product Management, Engineering and key business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of software initiatives so teams create value for customers and the business.
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering and stakeholders to align priorities, Program Increments and execution.
• Act as Product Owner, driving planning, coordination and delivery across cross-functional Agile teams.
• Manage risks, dependencies and impediments to keep programs on track.
• Communicate clearly on progress, priorities and outcomes, and foster collaboration and transparency.
• Use customer, business and technical insights to improve products, platforms and ways of working.
• Champion Agile practices and continuous improvement, and help shape future product direction.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, product ownership, program management or Agile delivery leadership.
• Demonstrated success managing complex software programs with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with backlog management, program planning, prioritization and delivery governance.
• Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills, and ability to influence decisions.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Broad technical knowledge of software and system development, QA, deployment, SaaS, Cloud, AI and related disciplines.
• Preferred: experience in large-scale software organizations with distributed teams, and previous roles as Product Owner, Product Manager, Engineering Manager or Senior Software Engineer.
• Preferred: experience with Azure DevOps, Aha! or Confluence, and SAFe, Scrum, Agile or project management certifications.

What we offer

• A collaborative international environment with product, engineering and domain colleagues.
• Career growth in a company that values innovation, continuous learning and professional development.
• Flexible working conditions and attractive employee benefits.