Project Development Manager Terminals Holding

Dirigé par Rodolphe Saadé, le Groupe CMA CGM, un leader mondial du transport maritime et de la logistique, dessert plus de 420 ports dans le monde sur 5 continents. Avec sa filiale CEVA Logistics, et sa division de fret aérien CMA CGM AIR CARGO, le Groupe CMA CGM innove constamment pour proposer à ses clients une offre complète et toujours plus performante grâce à de nouvelles solutions maritimes, terrestres, aériennes et logistiques.

Engagé dans la transition énergétique du transport maritime et pionnier dans l’utilisation de carburants alternatifs, le Groupe CMA CGM s’est fixé un objectif de Net Zéro Carbone d’ici 2050.

À travers la Fondation CMA CGM, le Groupe agit également face à des crises humanitaires nécessitant une réponse d’urgence en mobilisant l’expertise maritime et logistique du Groupe pour acheminer partout dans le monde du matériel humanitaire.

Présent dans 160 pays via son réseau de plus de 400 bureaux et 750 entrepôts, le Groupe emploie 155 000 personnes dans le monde, dont 4 000 à Marseille où est situé son siège social.

Notre mission : lutter pour des échanges maritimes et logistiques mondiaux plus respectueux.

Parce que nous jouons un rôle central dans l’animation des échanges mondiaux, nous devons créer de la valeur pour notre environnement, nos clients et nos collaborateurs. Une ambition qui repose sur cinq piliers stratégiques pour notre Groupe. La recherche d’équilibre et d’interaction entre chaque pilier constitue le socle de notre croissance, indispensable pour poursuivre durablement notre développement.

Nos cinq piliers stratégiques :

• Poursuivre le développement maritime ;
• Apporter des solutions logistiques ;
• Accélérer l’innovation et la digitalisation ;
• Développer de nouvelles solutions adaptées à nos clients et plus respectueuses de l’environnement ;
• Accompagner nos collaborateurs à chaque étape de leur parcours professionnel au sein du Groupe.

Pour en savoir plus sur le Groupe CMA CGM , rendez-vous sur :

Job Title:
Project Development Manager Terminals Holding Req ID:
593220 Posting Start Date:
27/10/2026 Marseille
- Tour Jacques Saade, FRA

CMA Terminals is a port operator used to develop, design, build, own and operate terminals and dry docks.

CMA Terminals welcomes CMA CGM lines but also invites all shipping companies to develop terminals and offer a top quality service.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, the Project Development Manager leads the Group's development agenda and is responsible for identifying, evaluating and delivering growth opportunities across the global terminal portfolio.

The role oversees a portfolio of development projects, including new acquisitions, brownfield expansions, greenfield developments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, from opportunity identification and strategic assessment through transaction execution, project development and post-acquisition integration.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Portfolio Development & Growth

Support the development strategy for Terminals Holding's global terminal portfolio.

Identify and pursue new acquisition opportunities, brownfield expansions and greenfield terminal developments in priority markets.

Assess and execute joint ventures, strategic partnerships and other development opportunities.

Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential investments and development projects

Investment & Project Development

Perform strategic market assessments, investment analyses, due diligence and business case development.

Develop investment proposals and recommendations for the CEO, Executive Committee and Board.

Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Commercial and other relevant functions to ensure robust evaluation and execution of projects in his/her portfolio.

Oversee the development lifecycle from initial opportunity assessment through transaction closing, project development and post-acquisition integration.

Ensure disciplined capital allocation and rigorous assessment of risks, returns and value creation potential

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic partners and key stakeholders in priority markets.

Contribute to CEO and senior management discussions on major development and investment opportunities.

Work closely with CMA CGM Group leadership, including Lines and Procurement, to ensure alignment on development priorities.

Coordinate and align internal and external stakeholders to support successful project execution.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the development of projects.

Federate stakeholders and build consensus to drive projects forward.

Demonstrate strong ownership, initiative and accountability for assigned development opportunities.

Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or related field.

MBA preferred.

Experience

10 years of executive leadership experience within ports, terminals, shipping, logistics or infrastructure.

Demonstrated experience in mergers & acquisitions and major investment projects.

Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements in international environments.

Strong track record in P&L management, terminal operations and infrastructure development would be a plus.

Terminal operations
Infrastructure development ;
Mergers & Acquisitions ;
Greenfield and brownfield project development ;
Commercial strategy ;
Financial analysis ;
Strategic planning ;
Corporate governance ;
Risk management ;
Change management

Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinking ;
Executive presence ;
Business acumen ;
Commercial mindset ;
Growth orientation ;
Decision making ;
Influencing and negotiation ;
Stakeholder management ;
Leadership ;
Innovation ;
Results orientation

CMA Terminals is part of the successful CMA CGM Group, the world's 3rd largest container shipping company