About this role
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