Chief of Staff

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.
THE ROLE
In the context of a profound transformation of the maritime, logistics, and media industries, the CMA CGM Group is accelerating its digitalization strategy and the large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President (SVP) in charge of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, the Chief of Staff will play a central role in strategic coordination, operational steering, and intelligence gathering, while serving as a key interface with internal departments, technology partners (e.g., Google, Mistral AI), Group entities (CEVA Logistics, CMA Media, etc.), and external innovation ecosystems (ZEBOX, Tangram, etc.).
This position offers direct exposure to strategic projects within a rapidly growing global group and represents a unique opportunity for a highly organized, adaptable, and insightful professional seeking to contribute to the implementation of the Group’s technological and innovation vision.
As a true career accelerator, this role also provides the opportunity to gain a transversal understanding of the Group’s strategic challenges and to grow within its various entities, in France or internationally.
WHAT WILL YOU DO ?
1. Strategic Coordination, Executive Content & Communication
Prepare executive presentations and strategic notes on the Group’s key priorities to support top management’s decision-making.
Draft talking points and communication materials for the SVP’s public speaking engagements (interviews, conferences, panels, etc.).
Ensure consistency and quality of internal and external messaging related to Artificial Intelligence and Innovation.
Conduct active sector monitoring to inform strategy and anticipate emerging trends.
Prepare and organize documentation for internal and external meetings aligned with strategic priorities.
2. Project Management & Executive PMO
Support the monitoring of high-visibility strategic projects presented to the Chairman.
Structure clear work plans and simultaneously manage several cross-functional initiatives.
Organize and lead team governance routines (weekly and monthly meetings, progress reviews, etc.).
Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives and communicate outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
Promote best practices, new tools, and innovative approaches within the department when relevant.
3. External Relations & Ecosystem Engagement
Manage selected interactions with key technology partners (Google, Mistral AI, OpenAI, Microsoft, etc.).
Oversee relationships with Group entities within the Innovation perimeter (ZEBOX, CMA CGM Ventures, etc.).
Support the preparation of business trips and meetings with local ecosystems (startups, funds, institutions, etc.).
Work cross-functionally with various departments to mobilize the right resources and key data to advance projects.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?
Technical & Strategic Skills
Outstanding academic background.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience within a consulting firm, a government office, a start-up/scale-up, or a large corporation, focused on strategic projects in technology, digital, or innovation.
Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and innovation issues (state of the art, technologies, business models, regulation, etc.).
Excellent analytical, strategic, and project-structuring skills.
Proven track record in cross-functional project management and coordination within complex, matrixed environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities at all organizational levels.
International mindset and multicultural exposure preferred.
Excellent writing and speaking skills in both French and English.
Soft Skills & Personal Attributes
Exemplary organizational skills, rigor, and ability to manage priorities in a demanding and fast-changing environment.
A proactive problem-solver and source of actionable ideas, able to deliver pragmatic solutions.
High degree of autonomy, diplomacy, and political acumen.
Absolute discretion, loyalty, servic