Data Operations Manager

🚀 We’re Hiring: Data Operations Manager

Drive the Delivery Engine Behind the Future of Food Processing…

📍 Primary Location: Netherlands, or other European locations (remote possible for the right candidate)

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

💼 Department: Global Business Services – Data & Analytics

💥 Shape the Future of Food Processing at JBT Marel

🔍 About the Role

Do you make complex delivery look effortless? At JBT Marel, you'll drive operational execution and delivery coordination within our Data Engineering organization. As Data Operations Manager in our Data & Analytics domain, you'll keep structured delivery, sprint execution, and operational governance running smoothly across enterprise data initiatives, on modern platforms including Databricks, SQL Server, TimeXtender, and Power BI.

🧠 What You'll Do

You'll be the operational backbone of the Data Engineering organization – coordinating delivery, monitoring platform stability, and driving continuous improvement across globally distributed, remote teams that collaborate daily via Teams.

• Lead operational planning and delivery coordination within the Data Engineering organization

• Support the Data Engineering Manager on Agile delivery – sprint planning, backlog coordination, and Jira governance

• Support operational execution and delivery across Databricks, SQL, and TimeXtender environments

• Monitor delivery progress, operational KPIs, and platform stability

• Align on priorities and dependencies with the Data Engineering Manager, technical teams, and stakeholders

• Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and engineering workflows

• Ensure alignment with enterprise delivery standards and governance processes

• Support resource planning and execution management across initiatives

• Coordinate operational data issue handling and execution follow-up across global teams, including with the Master Data Center of Excellence and Data Quality teams

• Identify and help implement opportunities for automation and AI-assisted capabilities in operational data processes

🛠️ What’s in it for you?

• A dynamic, international environment working with modern data and AI technologies

• A truly global, remote-friendly team that collaborates daily across countries via Teams

• Opportunities to grow in a high-tech, mission-driven company

• Hybrid working and flexible hours to support your work-life balance

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Travel opportunities (approx. 10%) to connect with teams and stakeholders

• A chance to directly impact the future of sustainable food production

🎓 What You'll Bring

We're looking for a highly organized delivery leader who thrives on structure, coordination, and continuous improvement in a fast-moving, global environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Experience in Data Operations, Delivery Management, or Data Engineering environments

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum, and Jira

• Experience working with Databricks, SQL, TimeXtender, Power BI, or similar enterprise data platforms

• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, fluent in English

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global environment

• Understanding of automation and AI-assisted engineering practices is an advantage

• Experience supporting global operational or shared service environments is beneficial

🌟 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?

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success. Our purpose is to transform the future of food, guiding our vision to be the leading partner in sustainable food industry solutions. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional, end-to-end solutions that build long-term customer trust.

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.

📩 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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Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel

JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner, data-driven food production.

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