Specialist, IT Governance

Darling Ingredients; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking an Specialist, IT Governance to facilitate structured decision‑making, coordinate governance activities, and support stakeholder alignment. You will prepare governance meetings, organize information, and ensure clear decisions, action items, and follow‑through, with emphasis on coordination rather than data analysis.

This role requires strong communication and organization, willingness to travel internationally, and collaboration across IT and business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in IT governance, process support, or similar role.
• Experience supporting meetings and governance processes with strong prep and follow-through.
• Experience producing structured deliverables (docs, dashboards, reports) for governance.
• Familiarity with governance tools (Excel, BI, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes IT governance meetings and sessions, ensuring agendas are clear and attendees are prepared.
• Facilitates structured discussions that drive decision‑making and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversees governance rhythm, tracks commitments, and ensures timely follow‑through.
• Converts inputs into outputs (summaries, decisions, action items) for transparency.
• Partners with stakeholders to clarify inputs, align priorities, and drive progress.
• Improves governance processes by identifying gaps and implementing enhancements.
• Maintains governance artifacts (records, decisions, action logs) for traceability.
• Leverages tools (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence) to support coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IT governance

facilitation

stakeholder management

meeting support

organization

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

JIRA

Confluence

presenting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Data Analytics or related field

3+ years IT governance experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Position Summary

The Specialist, IT Governance enables effective IT governance by facilitating structured decision‑making, coordinating governance activities, and supporting stakeholder alignment. This role prepares and supports governance meetings and working sessions, ensuring discussions result in clear decisions, action items, and follow‑through. The Specialist partners with IT and business stakeholders to organize information, maintain transparency, and ensure consistency in governance processes. Success in this role is driven by strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills, with a primary focus on coordination and process enablement rather than technical data analysis.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Plans and executes IT governance meetings and working sessions, ensuring agendas are clear, participants are prepared, and discussions stay focused and productive
• Facilitates structured discussions that drive decision‑making, stakeholder alignment, and resolution of issues
• Oversees the governance rhythm by managing recurring meetings and working sessions, tracking commitments, and ensuring timely follow‑through across decisions and actions
• Converts inputs into clear outputs (summaries, decisions, action items) that enable transparency and informed decision‑making for the business
• Partners with stakeholders to clarify inputs, align priorities, and drive progress on agreed actions
• Improves governance processes by identifying gaps, organizing inputs, and supporting implementation of practical enhancements
• Maintains accurate governance artifacts (records, decisions, action logs) to ensure traceability and accountability
• Leverages tools (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, or similar) to support coordination, tracking, and communication‑not as a primary deliverable
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in IT, governance, process support, portfolio support, or a related operational or analytical role
• Experience supporting or facilitating meetings, working sessions, or recurring processes that require strong preparation, organization, documentation, and follow‑through
• Experience producing structured deliverables (e.g., documentation, summaries, reports, dashboards, or presentations) to support collaboration, review, or decision‑making
• Experience using tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar) to support tracking, organization, and communication of governance activities
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting information, facilitating discussions, and engaging with stakeholders in meeting settings
• Valid passport and eligibility for international travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical exposure to IT governance, portfolio management, or operational process support in a professional setting
• Familiarity with organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing information to support prioritization, planning, tracking, or governance discussions
• Working knowledge of IT service management, governance, or process improvement concepts gained through applied experience or training
• Experience supporting structured governance forums (e.g., governance meetings, reviews, or working sessions), with an emphasis on facilitation, coordination, and follow‑through
• Familiarity with collaboration and documentation tools (e.g., SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, or similar) to support governance coordination and communication

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

N/A | Occasionally = up to 20% | Frequently = 21% to 50% | Constantly = at least 51%

Working Environment

• Occasionally - Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• N/A - Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• N/A - Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• N/A - Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• N/A - Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Occasionally - Travels to offsite locations

Physical Demands

• Constantly - Must be able to remain in a stationary position (Sit)
• Occasionally - Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location (Walk)Constantly - Operates a computer and other office machinery (Use hands to finger, handle or feel)
• N/A - Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet (Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl)
• N/A - Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder (Climb or balance)
• Constantly - Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co‑workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions (Talk, hear, taste, smell)

Weight and Force Demands

• Constantly - Up to 10 pounds
• Frequently - Up to 25 pounds
• N/A - Up to 50 pounds
• N/A - Up to 100 pounds
• N/A - More than 100 pounds

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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