Project Manager

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. As a Project Manager for our Prepared Foods Division - you will report to the Manager or Project Performance. This role is located at our facility in Alpharetta, GA. This is a Hybrid role - requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. Must live within a commutable distance (50 or less miles to be considered) On a given day, you may: Manage on average 10-15 aftermarket service-related project aligned to warranty of manufactured OEM equipment. Coordinate with sales, service team, and engineering to manage aftermarket projects through to completion. Maintain budget and align with financial forecast to meet revenue goals. Align with spare parts and distribution teams to ensure delivery and installation support of aftermarket projects on time while mitigating risks to project timelines. Work closely with field service personnel who are responsible for minimizing the downtime of in-process equipment by supplying phone-troubleshooting support and assisting in routing of proper personnel to customer's site. Work closely with Customer Care Sales to process sales leads. Create budgets, analyze project risks, and develop written quotes or proposals. Meet customer expectations with respect to scope of work, project schedule, and buyer/seller responsibilities. Procures sign-off for customer's agreement/completion of their mechanical and production start-up responsibilities.

Minimum requirements:

BS Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) or the equivalent of Project Management experience required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Project Management field in a capital equipment environment required Certification in Project Management (PMP through PMI or equivalent) preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interface with co-workers, customers, and suppliers. Strong problem solving/root cause analysis techniques along with preventive and corrective action skills. Strong reporting and presentation skills. Ability to develop, monitor, analyze, and control project budgets. Strong organizational, negotiating, planning, verbal and written communications skills. Travel up to 20% is required. A working knowledge of ERP business system software a plus. Experience in project management aligned to manufactured products, aftermarket warranty activities, or sales. Technical background in manufacturing, fabrication, and/or construction disciplines preferred. Experience in supplier/procurement processes. #LI-Hybrid #LI-SH1 We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits:

JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment.

Including:

Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to

Diversity:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524. Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we're transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it's powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you're looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.