Regional Data and Digital Project Expert

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.

1. Purpose of the Role

The Digital Project Manager ensures the successful execution and delivery of digital and data initiatives within the MEIEA region, aligning with business objectives, governance standards, and timelines.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to deployment.
• Define scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Ensure delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinate stakeholders across business, IT, and vendors.
• Manage risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Manage project budgets and optimize resources.
• Oversee testing, UAT, and go-live activities.
• Provide reporting on project KPIs, progress, and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Act as main interface between Business Process Experts and IT teams.
• Ensure alignment and communication across all project stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making and escalation management.

4. Profile & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Business, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in project management and / Or Shipping and transportation.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in delivering digital or IT projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

5. Certifications (Optional)

• PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification is a plus.

6. Key Success Metrics

• On-time delivery
• Budget adherence
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Quality of deliverables
• Risk mitigation effectiveness

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !