Position Summary
CMA CGM is searching for an experienced and dedicated CIO (Chief Information Officer) to lead and be accountable for the strategic direction, governance, and performance of Information Technology across its Multi-purpose Terminal in Alexandria. The successful CIO should have in-depth knowledge of the current and up-and-coming trends in the IT field as well as business operations in the marine terminal industry. The CIO will lead and manage a team of IT specialists to meet the availability and performance commitments ensuring high availability of IT services supporting the daily operations of the Terminal. The CIO will be also responsible for the quality in delivering new information system and ensure that the components delivered are used in full operability by the business team as well as IT. To be successful, the candidate must be highly analytical, professional, and possess excellent organizational skills with a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes and IT operation management. The chosen candidate will help store, evaluate, and apply data strategies to the Terminal’s daily operations to overall improve company development.
Responsibilities As a manager in the IT department and a leader of the terminal-wide information system, the CIO will be responsible for the projects activity, for the production activity (‘’Run’’) while also being responsible for the IT team management. Thus, the CIO will oversee:
IT Production management Developing and implementing IT & cybersecurity policy complying with architecture and security rules enforced by CMA CGM’s IT Terminals Group. Planning, organizing (processes and best practices included), controlling and evaluating IT operations Project portfolio management handling annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements. Ensuring security of data, network access and backup systems (conducting regular system audits) Elaborating, running and sharing regular operation system reports with the terminal manager Evaluating hardware/software suppliers and developing integration and testing strategies for new hardware/software
Managing the IT Team composed with various IT profiles and skills Providing direction for IT team members Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance Global animation of the IT team Global organization of the IT activity (scope, actors, skills)
Large integration project management (internal IT projects and fixed-price IT projects) Building an annual and multi-year roadmap composed with programs, projects, system updates and migrations in collaboration with IT Terminals Group team Leading large IT projects, including the deployment and the acceptance of new IT systems and services Planning, Budget and Risks management Major decisions (including arbitrations preparation), Deliverables and Action plan follow-up Organization and animation of various program/project committee Elaborating, running and sharing regular reporting on the progress of the project Implementation and follow-up of the :ERM systems (accounting, maintenance, treasury, etc…) Security systems (in collaboration with the Security Department and Authorities) Integration of the major clients systems with Terminal systems

Qualification
Required Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or a similar computer-oriented major (Coursework for either degree can include computer engineering, programming, networking, mathematics or database management). An IT oriented or business administration master’s degree is an advantage.
Required Experience IT Project management and delivery skills utilizing various standard frameworks and methodologies Team Management and Leadership Project, budget and time management skills High Technical understanding on Enterprise IT solutions Security policies knowledge Knowledge of marine terminal operations Knowledge and high-level experience in marine terminal Terminal Operating System software Problem solver, Critical thinker, Analytical mind and Research orientation Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills Excellent verbal and writing skills in English Excellent verbal and writing skills in Arabic is an advantage
Other Requirements8 years of professional IT experience as a senior/supervisory level IT Engineer/Software Developer of a Large Enterprise OR 4 years of experience as an IT Manager (also from a Medium to Large Enterprise)5 years of professional IT experience in the Marine Terminal Industry Voluntary IT certification in operating systems and other IT technology products is an advantage. Industry-neutral certifications like those offered by the Computing Technology Industry Association, Project Management Institute or the Security Certified Program are an advantage. English level (compulsory): advanced, professionally fluent.