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GCT is the operator of the largest container terminal in the country and one of the largest employers in the maritime sector. We are the major entry point for international trade in Canada, totaling over $2 billion in economic output each year. Operating on the West Coast for over a hundred years, with the support of our people, we played a major role in the development of the Asia Pacific Gateway.

We offer rewarding opportunities for team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment that are accountable, innovative, and driven to achieve challenging goals. We have an opportunity for a Project Portfolio Manager at our Head Office located at Broadway Tech Centre.

Role Overview

Global Container Terminals (GCT) is seeking a Project Portfolio Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of its capital and project portfolio. The Project Portfolio Manager drives strategic value by facilitating the selection, prioritization, and overseeing GCT’s projects and programs. GCT has established sound foundational capital planning, budgeting, and governance processes and is committed to improving its portfolio‑level planning and execution. The Project Portfolio Manager will report to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and will support leadership with informed decision‑making, sequencing, and governance over capital and other projects while preserving functional accountability and GCT’s collaborative culture. This role does not function as a traditional PMO and does not assume day‑to‑day project delivery ownership.

Key Responsibilities

This individual contributor position serves as a central coordination and advisory role, enabling leadership to understand trade‑offs, manage competing demands, and sustaining effective delivery across the capital and project portfolio. The successful candidate will leverage prior project portfolio management experience and apply creativity to design, standardize, and implement fit‑for‑purpose best practices over capital and project portfolio management. A strategic thinker who is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get work done is important. The role focuses on coordinating and supporting execution of GCT’s capital and project portfolio by providing clear visibility into project status, priorities, and resource requirements, in close collaboration with Finance, Operations, HR, Engineering, IT, and Maintenance.

Portfolio Visibility & Coordination

• Maintain a consolidated, portfolio-level view of GCT’s capital and other initiatives, including project status, lifecycle stage, key milestones, interdependencies, and resource demand.
• Develop and maintain core portfolio artifacts, including portfolio trackers, dashboards, and high-level schedules to support leadership visibility.
• Surface cross-project dependencies, execution risks, and capacity constraints to support proactive coordination.

Intake, Prioritization & Governance Support

• Support the intake and assessment of new and mid-year (“break-in”) capital and other initiatives by coordinating feasibility, resource impact, and trade-off assessments.
• Build on existing prioritization criteria and governance processes to support ongoing portfolio updates.
• Support Capex Committee meetings and annual planning cycles by preparing portfolio-level insights that inform prioritization, sequencing, and execution decisions.

Cross-Functional Enablement

• Act as a liaison across Finance, Operations, HR, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, Safety, and Procurement to support alignment and information flow.
• Support early identification of resource bottlenecks in key constrained areas (e.g., IT or specialized technical roles).
• Promote collaboration and shared understanding across teams without taking ownership from project sponsors or functional leads.

Process Maturity & Continuous Improvement

• Promote the use of right-sized project management practices, tools, and templates where appropriate.
• Support lessons-learned and continuous improvement practices for significant initiatives.
• Drive the evolution of portfolio processes over time in a pragmatic, fit-for-purpose manner.
• Develop and coach individuals working in a project management capacity to ensure project management tools and strategies are implemented and aligned across the organization

Qualifications & Experience

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in business administration, engineering, project management, finance or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience supporting, coordinating, or overseeing capital initiatives in a complex, cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated experience working at a portfolio or program level, supporting leadership decision-making rather than direct project delivery
• Strong understanding of capital project delivery, resource management, and portfolio execution
• Ability to synthesize information and clearly communicate trade‑offs across scope, schedule, cost, and capacity
• Experience engaging with senior leaders and governance forums to support decision‑making.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Demonstrated project management capability and formal certifications (e.g., PMP)
• Familiarity with terminal operations or heavy industrial capital programs is an asset
• The ability to travel to our two Lower Mainland terminal locations is required

Salary Band

• $118,872 - $198,120
• Competitive Benefits Plan, including a defined benefit pension plan

Leadership Practices

Model the Way – Leaders find their voice by clarifying their personal values and expressing them in a style that is authentically their own, and they set the example by aligning actions with shared values.
Inspire a Shared Vision – Leaders envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities and enlisting others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
Challenge the Process – Leaders search for opportunities by seeking innovative ways to change, grow, and improve. They also experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from mistakes.
Enable Others to Act – Leaders foster collaboration by promoting cooperative goals and building trust. They strengthen others by sharing power and discretion.
Encourage the Heart – Leaders recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence. They also celebrate values and victories by creating spirit of community.

GCT is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics or medical history, disability, veteran status, and all other non-merit characteristics. Please feel welcome to advise us on your preferred pronouns in your application.

To Apply
To take your career where tomorrow arrives today, visit our website for a more detailed job description: https://globalterminals.com/careers/opportunities/. Click on Career Opportunities and apply online.

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