IT Operations and Portfolio Specialist

About this role

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The IT Operations & Portfolio Specialist supports the CIO organization by coordinating IT operational, financial, procurement, and portfolio management activities across the enterprise IT function. This role ensures accurate tracking of IT spend and value realization, supports demand intake and prioritization, and drives alignment between IT funding, procurement activities, and enterprise priorities. This position serves as a central coordination point across IT, Finance, and Procurement, enabling transparency, governance, and operational discipline across IT initiatives.

Key Responsibilities IT Financial Management & Governance • Support annual IT budgeting and forecasting processes (OpEx and CapEx) • Track actuals vs. budget and produce variance analysis and reporting • Maintain financial visibility across IT spend and value realization (applications, infrastructure, security, data) • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities with Finance • Track accruals, commitments, and financial obligations • Validate invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable • Ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and governance controls

Procurement & Spend Management • Coordinate purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and change requests • Partner with Procurement and Finance on contract tracking, renewals, and vendor onboarding • Ensure alignment across contracts, POs, and invoices • Track vendor spend, commitments, and purchasing activity

PCard Management • Administer IT Procurement Card (PCard) program • Monitor and reconcile transactions • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and controls • Support expense coding, documentation, and approvals • Coordinate monthly reconciliation and audits with Finance • Support audit readiness for procurement and financial processes

IT Demand Intake & Portfolio Management • Facilitate IT demand intake across all domains (Applications, Infrastructure, Security, Data) • Maintain portfolio tracking, demand pipeline, and initiative inventory • Support prioritization and governance discussions with IT leadership • Develop and maintain portfolio dashboards for CIO visibility • Ensure transparency across demand, funding alignment, and execution status

CIO & Leadership Operations Support • Coordinate CIO office activities (town halls, leadership meetings, key events) • Support development of executive presentations and reporting packages • Assist with travel, expense coordination, and administrative support for the CIO • Act as liaison between CIO office, IT teams, Finance, Procurement, and corporate functions

Reporting & Operational Excellence • Develop and maintain dashboards (financials, portfolio health, demand pipeline) • Track KPIs across IT spend, portfolio performance, and demand flow • Identify process gaps and support continuous improvement initiatives • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting

Qualifications Required • 4–7 years of experience in IT operations, IT business operations, PMO, or financial coordination • Experience supporting IT budgeting and financial tracking (OpEx/CapEx) • Strong Excel and reporting skills (pivot tables, dashboards, financial models) • Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and Procurement • Familiarity with procurement processes (POs, invoicing, expense reconciliation) • Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills

Core Competencies • Financial accuracy and attention to detail • Strong operational discipline and execution • Cross-functional coordination and communication • Analytical thinking and reporting capability • Ownership mindset and accountability • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills • Experience managing Procurement Card (PCard) programs • Exposure to IT portfolio management and demand intake processes • Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Coupa, or Ariba • Experience supporting CIO or IT leadership operations • General understanding of enterprise IT domains (applications, infrastructure, security, and data) • Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and operational efficiency

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional details are available at  https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits .

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

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All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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