Salary Range: CA$118,872.00 To CA$198,120.00 AnnuallyGCT 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 OverviewGlobal 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 ResponsibilitiesThis individual contributor position serves as a central coordination and advisory role, enabling leadership to understand trade‑offs, manage competing demands, and sustain 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 transparent visibility into project status, priorities, and resource requirements, in close collaboration with Finance, Operations, HR, Engineering, IT, and Maintenance.Portfolio Visibility & CoordinationMaintain 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 SupportSupport 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 EnablementAct 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 ImprovementPromote 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 & ExperiencePost‑secondary diploma or degree in business administration, engineering, project management, finance or a related discipline8+ years of experience supporting, coordinating, or overseeing capital initiatives in a complex, cross‑functional environmentDemonstrated experience working at a portfolio or program level, supporting leadership decision‑making rather than direct project deliveryStrong understanding of capital project delivery, resource management, and portfolio executionAbility to synthesize information and clearly communicate trade‑offs across scope, schedule, cost, and capacityExperience engaging with senior leaders and governance forums to support decision‑making.Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skillsDemonstrated project management capability and formal certifications (e.G., PMP)Familiarity with terminal operations or heavy industrial capital programs is an assetThe ability to travel to our two Lower Mainland terminal locations is requiredSalary Band$118,872 - $198,120Competitive Benefits Plan, including a defined benefit pension planGCT 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Project Portfolio Manager - C$118,872 - C$198,120 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Global Container Terminals
📍 Winnipeg