R&D Robotics Project Management Specialist

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

The R&D Robotics PMO will play a pivotal role in the newly established R&D Robotics Department, focusing on the governance, strategic alignment, and operational excellence of robotic projects related to CEVA’s warehouse, ground, air, and ocean activities. This role is responsible for ensuring seam-less project governance, budgetary control, and performance tracking, while acting as the operational inter-face between CEVA and the Group’s R&D Robotics teams.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

1. Project Governance & Budgetary Control

• Lead the preparation of governance Steering Committees (SteerCo): agenda, supporting documents, and decision-making summaries.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and risks, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Establish and chair regular project steering committees to track progress and address challenges.
• Consolidate executive reporting for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), risks, and recommendations.
• Track and analyze performance metrics for pilot projects, ensuring transparency and accountability.

2. Operational Interface Between CEVA and R&D Robotics

• Structure and maintain the robotics project portfolio, aligning it with CEVA’s operational needs and Group R&D priorities.
• Consolidate and prioritize cross-functional use cases for robotic solutions across CEVA’s activities (warehouse, ground, air, ocean).
• Provide operational oversight for onsite pilots, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to timelines.
• Facilitate the transition from Proof of Concept (PoC) to industrialization, working closely with technical and operational teams.
• Gather and escalate field feedback to the Group R&D team, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business needs.

3. Strategic Contribution & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development of strategic roadmaps for the R&D Robotics department, ensuring alignment with CEVA’s digital and operational transformation goals.
• Identify pain points in project execution and propose actionable improvements.
• Support ad hoc projects or studies related to emerging robotic technologies, market trends, or process optimization.
• Maintain a technology watch on robotic innovations, assessing their potential impact on CEVA’s operations.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a PMO in R&D, digital, or industrial projects, with a focus on robotics, automation, or logistics.
• Proven track record in project governance, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear action plans.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience in structuring project portfolios, prioritizing initiatives, and driving operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-project environment, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Passionate about robotics and digital transformation, with a keen interest in emerging technologies.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !