Job Description
Job Title:  Fleet Project Officer
Req ID:  594799
Posting Start Date:  12/11/2026

General information

Marseille - Tour Jacques Saade, FRA
CMA Ships
Operations - Cargo Flow - Ship Operations
Permanent contract
Full Time

 

CMA Ships, a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, covers all facets of the maritime business: from the fleet management of the vessels to that of the crew members.
CMA Ships is also a team of experts responsible for implementing innovative solutions and making CMA CGM vessels more energy efficient.

 

THE ROLE

Within the Fleet department, you will become our Fleet Project Officer, the true orchestrator of all vessel-related projects. You will ensure inspections run smoothly, drive fleet project tracking and contribute to the operational excellence of one of the world's largest shipping companies. Here, every detail matters: your rigour has a direct impact on the performance, safety and energy transition of our vessels.

 

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Fleet project management

  • Develop and manage project plans, including timelines and deliverable-specific milestones ;

  • Monitor, track and facilitate all fleet projects ;

  • Propose a continuous performance improvement plan, reported and reviewed on a regular basis.

Inspections and compliance

  • Organize inspections on vessels, including third-party inspections on behalf of the owner ;

  • Follow up on the closing of deficiencies raised during inspections ;

  • Comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and all relevant international rules and regulations.

Performance and support

  • Streamline vessel performance follow-up against KPIs ;

  • Prepare regular performance reviews (presentation and communication) ;

  • Keep databases up to date ;

  • Support the fleet on administrative tasks and take on additional duties as assigned.

 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

Education and experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferrable maritime oriented 

  • At least 3 years of experience in an operational role, ideally in shipping, logistics or transportation.

Skills

  • Strong project management skills: planning, coordination, milestone tracking ;

  • Excellent written and oral communication, with a sharp sense of synthesis ;

  • Fluent English — you will operate in an international environment every day.

Your mindset

  • Rigour, strong organizational skills and absolute reliability ;

  • Proactivity: you identify improvement areas before being asked ;

  • Team spirit and a taste for cross-functional work, on shore and in liaison with crews ;

 

Why join us? At CMA Ships, we believe there are always better ways to move forward. You will work at the heart of a Group in full transformation, close to our vessels and our people, with real opportunities to grow in an international environment. Come aboard.

 

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 new paths, 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 the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.