CMA CGM is a global transport and logistics company operating across ocean shipping, land-based logistics, air freight, and supply-chain services. Its network connects more than 420 ports across five continents, with operations spanning 160 countries and a workforce of over 155,000 people. The group includes CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM AIR CARGO, and continues to invest in operational innovation, sustainability, and humanitarian initiatives through the CMA CGM Foundation. Job seekers can explore opportunities across its shipping, logistics, air cargo, and corporate teams.
Chief of Staff to EVP Shipping - Marseille, France
Support CMA CGM’s EVP Shipping by driving strategic initiatives, preparing executive briefings, tracking budgets, and coordinating cross-functional delivery. Lead one direct report while working with senior stakeholders across the organization.
Description
- Own selected strategic initiatives within the Shipping organization
- Build roadmaps, monitor milestones, surface bottlenecks, and challenge execution proactively
- Develop concise executive briefings and materials that support informed decisions
- Coordinate responses to requests from the Presidency and senior management
- Maintain rigorous standards for transparency, quality, and delivery control
- Track budget-related matters and partner effectively with Finance and the CEO Office
- Apply a strong understanding of the shipping ecosystem
- Assess emerging developments in AI, innovation, and shipping technology and turn them into structured insights
- Work closely with fellow Chiefs of Staff and senior stakeholders across the organization
- Help move complex cross-functional programs from initial design through implementation
- Manage one team member
Requirements
- Engineering education or professional background is preferred
- Seven to eight years of experience in consulting or other complex environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and programs effectively
- Working knowledge of finance, logistics, and consulting environments
- Strong financial understanding and confidence tracking budgets
- Advanced ability to structure information and distill key points
- Consistently rigorous, dependable, and transparent approach
- Collaborative working style with strong interpersonal adaptability
- Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English