This position is not solely focused on technology design. You will actively drive decision-making, influence stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and maintain oversight of the complete application lifecycle from strategy to implementation and ongoing support.
🧠 What You’ll Do
You will
Define and own solution architectures supporting JBT Marel's global PLM and engineering systems landscape.
Lead architectural design activities for strategic PLM transformation and implementation programs.
Develop, document, and defend High-Level Designs and Solution Designs.
Translate business capabilities and requirements into scalable, maintainable, and secure technology solutions.
Ensure alignment between PLM, CAD, ERP, integrations, infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity domains.
Challenge proposed requirements and solution approaches to drive optimal business outcomes.
Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term architecture principles and objectives.
Drive standardization and harmonization across engineering applications and processes.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to implementation teams, developers, and external partners.
Support architectural governance and technology roadmap development.
Take ownership of lifecycle management, platform sustainability, upgrades, technical debt reduction, performance, security, and supportability.
Collaborate closely with business leaders, engineering teams, project managers, product owners, vendors, and enterprise architects.
Act as a sparring partner for fellow architects and contribute to architecture reviews and knowledge sharing.
💼 Your Environment
You will operate in an international environment where engineering excellence, innovation, and digital transformation are key strategic priorities.
You will work closely with
Engineering and Innovation teams
Digital & IT organization
Product Lifecycle Management specialists
CAD and Product Data Management teams
ERP and Integration teams
External technology vendors and implementation partners
A key aspect of this role is partnering with an existing Senior Architect to form a strong architectural leadership team that combines strategic thinking, technical depth, and pragmatic execution.
🛠️ What You Bring
Experience & Expertise
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within IT, engineering applications, PLM, or a comparable environment.
At least 5 years of experience in a Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or similar architectural role.
Ideally 10-15 years of experience within complex international enterprise organizations.
Strong experience within Product Lifecycle Management and engineering application environments.
Experience with solutions such as PTC Windchill, CONTACT Software, Autodesk Vault Professional, or similar PLM platforms.
Knowledge of engineering applications including CAD solutions such as Creo, SolidWorks, and Inventor.
Strong understanding of the interaction between PLM, CAD, ERP, cloud platforms, infrastructure, security, and integrations.
Demonstrated experience creating and defending architectural decisions, solution designs, and technology roadmaps.
Professional Capabilities
Strong end-to-end architectural thinking across business processes, applications, integrations, and platforms.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into sustainable enterprise solutions.
Skilled at balancing standardization versus customization.
Strong understanding of scalability, maintainability, security, and operational excellence.
Sufficient technical depth to challenge technical teams, vendors, and implementation partners.
Proven ability to drive decisions and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience working in environments undergoing transformation and technology modernization.
🌟 Who You Are
Success in this role is determined as much by mindset and leadership as by technical expertise.
You are a strategic and hands-on architect who enjoys connecting business needs with technology solutions and taking ownership from concept through execution. You combine technical depth with strong stakeholder management and are comfortable operating in complex, fast-changing environments.
You
Think beyond individual applications and projects, taking an end-to-end view across business processes, systems, integrations, security, and long-term maintainability.
Balance strategic architecture thinking with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
Take ownership, create momentum, and proactively drive topics from discussion to decision and implementation.
Are comfortable making architectural choices and can clearly articulate the rationale behind your recommendations.
Challenge requirements, assumptions, and proposed solutions constructively to achieve the best business outcomes.
Focus on standardization, scalability, and sustainable solutions while recognizing when flexibility is required.
Bring sufficient technical depth to engage confidently with developers, engineers, architects, and technology partners.
Care about the full solution lifecycle, including performance, upgrades, technical debt, security, supportability, and operational excellence.
Translate architecture into practical solutions that can be successfully implemented, adopted, and maintained.
Build strong relationships across business, IT, leadership teams, and external vendors.
Thrive in collaborative environments and value constructive debate, peer reviews, and knowledge sharing.
Remain effective in situations where requirements are evolving and not every process is fully defined or standardized.
Follow through on commitments and ensure decisions, actions, and dependencies are effectively managed through completion.
Are visible, approachable, and recognized as a trusted advisor within your team and stakeholder community.
Most importantly, you are an architect who combines strategic thinking with execution, influencing decisions while remaining closely connected to delivery and business outcomes.
🌟 Who Are We?
We are JBT Marel, a global leader in transforming the way food is processed. Our mission is to enable our customers to produce high-quality food safely, sustainably, and affordably. Our Data & Analytics domain turns data from across the enterprise into trusted, governed, and intelligent capabilities that power smarter decisions – from the shop floor to the boardroom.
🏬 Why Join Us?
This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to build and shape a newly established function that directly impacts how we develop, manage, and scale our products globally.
At JBT Marel, you'll find
A strategic leadership role with high visibility and impact.
The opportunity to lead organizational transformation.
An international and collaborative work environment.
Strong focus on learning, growth, and career development.
Flexible working arrangements and excellent work-life balance.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Our values reflect who we are at our best
Serve with integrity
Create with collaboration
Grow with excellence
Advance with innovation
We are committed to your development and offer opportunities that help you grow professionally and personally. You will work in an inclusive, international team culture where collaboration and innovation are key. You can expect:
Freedom to form your role and define your added value to the organization
Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail
A collaborative, inclusive team culture with international cooperation
Continuous learning through our advanced learning platform, with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Busuu language learning
All the tools you need to succeed: laptop, iPhone, and a fully equipped home office
Excellent work life balance, including 42 vacation days, flexible working hours, and hybrid working options
A strong pension plan and collective health insurance options
An environment built on trust and respect, with room to explore, learn, and even fail
To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!
📩 How to Apply
We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing.
📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@jbtmarel.com
🌐 Learn more at: jbtmarel.com
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Join us and help shape the future architecture of engineering and Product Lifecycle Management at JBT Marel.
JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process
JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.
These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria.
All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.
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