Talent Development Manager - Assets & Operations (M/F)

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.

THE ROLE

As Senior Talent Development Manager for CMA CGM Assets & Operations , you will lead and coordinate the execution of talent and performance development initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment between global frameworks and local business priorities.

This role requires a senior HR professional able to orchestrate multiple stakeholders (Business Leaders, HRBPs, Talent, Learning, and TA teams) to drive a consistent development philosophy, strengthen succession pipelines, and foster a high-performance culture. You will act as a trusted partner to leaders, ensuring impactful development programs that enhance engagement, capability building, and long-term organizational success.

WHAT WILL YOU DO ?

Talent & Succession

• Lead people reviews, potential identification, and succession planning processes across the Assets & Operations organization.
• Conduct career interviews with high potentials and successors, aligning individual aspirations with business needs.
• Facilitate and drive talent committees with HR and business leaders to define and execute talent priorities.
• Promote internal mobility and close critical skill gaps to build future-ready talent pools.

Development Programs & Leadership Growth

• Oversee fast-track and structured development programs, including rotational assignments and Individual Development Plans.
• Coordinate leadership programs ensuring the right talent is nominated and development outcomes deliver measurable business impact.
• Partner with Learning and Talent teams to tailor solutions to local needs.

Performance Management & Governance

• Drive performance management processes, supporting managers with evaluations, improvement plans, and recognition practices.
• Ensure consistency and quality of people processes and tools across the organization.
• Monitor KPIs and provide data-driven insights to leadership on talent effectiveness.

Assessment & Early Careers

• Partner on assessment centers (design, participant selection, development follow-up).
• Oversee graduate hiring and development programs in alignment with global standards.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key advisor to business leaders and HRBPs on talent and people development strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional actors to ensure smooth execution and adoption of talent initiatives.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, development, and accountability.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• 10–15+ years of HR experience in large, global organizations (HR Generalist, Talent, or Leadership Development roles).
• Proven experience driving succession planning, performance management, and development processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Experience coordinating multiple HR actors and complex programs.
• Strategic mindset combined with operational execution.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and cross-cultural skills; English mandatory.
• Master’s degree required.
• Coaching and assessment certifications (SHL, Hogan, Thomas, etc.) are a plus.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition or Early Careers is an advantage but not mandatory.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines