IT Project Manager / Forward Deployed Engineer Intern - AI & Automation

CMA CGM; Marseille; Hybrid; EUR 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM invites applications for an IT Project Manager / Forward Deployed Engineer Intern in Marseille, in a hybrid setup bridging IT project management and hands-on engineering.

You will manage internal AI and automation initiatives, collaborate with the Data & Innovation teams, and deliver prototypes adapted to real-world needs with rapid iterations.

Qualifications

• Bac+5 in engineering school, business school or university with IT focus.
• Fluent in French and English; strong written and verbal communication.
• Intérêt pour AI, automation et innovation numérique.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal AI and automation projects with international teams.
• Work on field immersion, needs analysis, and solution design.
• Prototype, deploy, and iterate automation workflows with stakeholders.
• Support adoption, change management, and governance activities.
• Conduct market research and prepare steering materials for sponsors.

Skills

Tech-savvy

MS Office & AI tools

Low-code / no-code

Scripting / development

Education

Bac+5 in engineering or IT

Job description

IT Project Manager / Forward Deployed Engineer Intern - AI & Automation

Req ID: 589380 Posting Start Date: 14/10/2026 Marseille, FRA CMA CGM Information Technology Internship Full Time

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 !

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise.