Chief of Staff (H/F)

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM in Marseille is seeking a Chief of Staff to support senior executives on international and high-impact projects. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.

You will gather information across departments, lead strategic initiatives, keep calendars, and present clear reporting with recommendations. Fluent English and French, top academics, and consulting experience are key.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a track record of working on strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Organise and gather information from departments and meetings with clear reporting.
• Lead strategic initiatives and report results.
• Manage calendar and multiple projects concurrently.
• Monitor industry trends to inform conversations.
• Deploy best practices and tools within the department.
• Translate business vision into operational execution.
• Prepare internal and external meeting materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive momentum and data for projects.

Skills

Strategic project management

Executive communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

International mindset

Presentation skills

Bilingual: English & French

Cross-functional collaboration

Information synthesis

Consulting experience

Education

Top academics

Job description

The Chief of Staff of Senior Executive member position at CMA CGM is a fantastic opportunity to get exposure to international and challenging projects across the company.

CMA CGM is growing internationally at a very rapid pace and we are heavily invested in digitalization and innovation leading to exciting new projects. Our Senior Executives therefore need highly organized, adaptable and bright Chief of staffs to handle and support them throughout their day to achieve our ambitious goals.

You’ll need to be ready to wear many hats and get involved on a wide variety of strategic projects.

The role is a great stepping stone within the firm for ambitious individuals who want to grow further in various locations worldwide!

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• You’ll organise and gather information from various departments and meetings and ensure an accurate and clear reporting, along with recommendations when needed.
• Participates in strategic initiatives by leading them and reporting results back.
• You’ll organise a calendar and keep track of multiple projects at the same time
• You’ll keep up with industry trends to be able to navigate and understand various conversations with ease.
• Deploy best practices, new tools or approaches within the department whenever relevant
• Execute the business vision operationally
• Curates internal and external meetings materials
• Work cross functionally to gather momentum and key data to drive projects forwards

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Top academics is a must have
• Minimum of 10 years experience within an international and challenging environment ideally dealing with strategic projects
• Priori experience in a consulting firm is required
• International mindset and exposure
• A real problem solver and troubleshooter
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work at all level of the organization
• Highly adaptable and flexible through shifting priorities
• Ability to process, structure, synthetize complex and rich information. Strong slide writing skills
• English and French must be fluent
• Willing to learn and grow within the firm