Project Development Manager Terminals Holding

CMA CGM; Marseille; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Project Development Manager Terminals Holding to lead the group’s development agenda across a global terminal portfolio. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, evaluating strategic investments, and driving transactions from initial assessment to post-acquisition integration.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will oversee cross-functional teams and coordinate with senior leadership to ensure disciplined capital allocation and value creation across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• 10 years of executive leadership experience within ports, terminals, shipping, logistics or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in mergers & acquisitions and major investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group’s development agenda and identify, evaluate and deliver growth opportunities across the global terminal portfolio.
• Oversee development projects including acquisitions, brownfield and greenfield expansions, joint ventures and partnerships from opportunity assessment through transaction execution and integration.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Operations, Engineering, Commercial and other functions to ensure robust evaluation and execution of projects.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential investments and development projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Business acumen

Commercial mindset

Growth orientation

Decision making

Influencing & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Innovation

Results orientation

Education

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

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Project Development Manager Terminals Holding

Req ID: 593220 Posting Start Date: 27/10/2026 Marseille - Tour Jacques Saade, FRA CMA CGM Project Management / Quality Permanent contract Full Time

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

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.