Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

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Project Manager

US-CA-Madera

Job ID: 2025-13445
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Project Management

Madera, CA

Overview

At JBT Corporation, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to fortify 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 to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impact.

As the Program Manager, you will report to the Senior Manager of Engineer & Program Management.  You will oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects within our innovative preservation solutions division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment with client expectations and business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and operations, to ensure timely project delivery.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular communication on project status, addressing any concerns or changes promptly.
• Monitor project budgets and expenses, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.  Significant relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Proven experience in project management in the food processing or preservation industry, strongly perferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Project Management Professional certification, strongly preferred

Travel & Location

• 15-25% required to travel to various JBT and/or customers’ sites inside and outside of the U.S

COMPENSATION RANGE: $115,000.00-$125,000.00. Compensation is determined on experience and skill. This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities someone in this position may perform. All employees of JBT are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job responsibilities.

• 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 us at the following email HR.Lakeland@jbtc.com .

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