IT Project Manager / Forward Deployed Engineer Intern AI Automation

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:
IT Project Manager / Forward Deployed Engineer Intern
- AI & Automation Req ID:
589380 Posting Start Date:
14/10/2026 Marseille, FRA 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.

YOUR ROLE

As part of your studies, you are currently looking for an end-of-studies internship (Bac+5 / engineering school, business school or university, with a digital or IT focus).
You will join department / team to be completed in a hybrid role, between IT Project Manager and Forward Deployed Engineer.

You will manage internal AI and automation projects run with international teams, in close coordination with the Data & Innovation team.
Working closely with end users, you will identify their operational pain points, turn them into technical solutions, then build and refine prototypes until they are adopted in the field.

This internship offers a rare dual experience:
project management and executive reporting on one side, and hands-on solution building in real-world conditions on the other.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

AI & automation project management:
You will manage the full lifecycle of internal AI and automation projects run with international teams, and coordinate with the Data & Innovation team on cross-regional initiatives.
Field immersion & needs analysis:
You will work directly with end users on site to understand their operational pain points and turn them into technical solutions.
Prototyping & deployment:
You will design automation workflows to streamline operational processes.

You will build, deploy and quickly iterate on prototypes in close contact with business stakeholders, and adapt solutions in production based on direct field feedback.
Adoption & change management:
You will bridge the gap between technical and operational teams so that solutions are adopted in real-world conditions.
Market research & governance:
You will lead market research and technology benchmarking to support digital innovation initiatives.

You will also structure project data and prepare steering committee materials and sponsor briefings.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education:
Bac+5 in an engineering school, business school or university, specializing in computer science, information systems, data/AI or innovation management.
Technical skills:

Tech-savvy
Proficient in Microsoft Office and AI tools
Knowledge of automation (low-code/no-code, scripting) or development is a plus

Languages:
Fluent French and English;
strong communication skills.
Personal qualities:
Curious, proactive and organized, you enjoy working closely with business teams and moving quickly from idea to working solution.

ENVIRONNEMENT DE TRAVAIL / JOB ENVIRONMENT

Location:
Marseille
Duration:
6 months

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !