IT Operations and Portfolio Specialist

Reworld Projects, LLC; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 50,220 - 83,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an IT Operations & Portfolio Specialist to coordinate IT financial management, procurement, and governance across the enterprise. Based in Florham Park, NJ, you will align IT funding with strategic priorities and support transparency across IT initiatives.

You will partner with IT, Finance, and Procurement to track spend, manage budgets, and develop portfolio dashboards for CIO visibility, enabling disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support IT budgeting, track actuals vs budget, and report variances.
• Coordinate PRs, POs, and change requests; align contracts, POs, and invoices.
• Administer IT Procurement Card (PCard) program and reconcile transactions.
• Facilitate IT demand intake and maintain portfolio dashboards for CIO visibility.
• Support CIO office activities and executive reporting; assist with travel and admin tasks.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to drive governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

IT operations

PMO

Financial coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ServiceNow

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

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. All that we’re missing is you.

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

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

Benefits

• The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.
• Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

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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.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $62,700.00 - $83,400.00 USD per annum

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on. Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard‑working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future. For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/