IT Business Operations Specialist

IT Business Operations SpecialistThe IT Business Operations Specialist supports enterprise IT operations through financial coordination, procurement management, portfolio tracking, and operational support. This role serves as a key liaison between IT, Finance, and Procurement teams, helping drive visibility, governance, and operational efficiency across technology initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of financial acumen, organizational skills, and cross-functional coordination experience within a fast-paced environment.Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentWork Arrangement: Hybrid (3-4 Days In-Office)Base Salary: $65k - $75kKey Responsibilities:Support IT budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking activities across operational and capital expenditures.Monitor actual spend versus budget and assist with variance analysis and financial reporting.Coordinate invoice validation, accrual tracking, and financial close support activities.Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor onboarding coordination, and contract tracking processes.Administer and reconcile procurement card (PCard) transactions while ensuring compliance with internal policies and controls.Maintain IT portfolio tracking, demand intake processes, and initiative pipelines across multiple technology functions.Develop dashboards and reporting related to financials, portfolio performance, and operational KPIs.Support prioritization discussions and governance activities with IT leadership.Assist with executive reporting, presentations, leadership meetings, and administrative coordination for senior IT leadership.Partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Procurement, and other business stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and reporting accuracy.Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies across IT business operations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, or a related field.4+ years of experience in IT operations, PMO, IT business operations, financial coordination, or related functions.Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes within an IT environment.Experience supporting portfolio management, demand intake, and governance processes.Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Procurement, and IT stakeholders.Familiarity with procurement workflows, including purchase orders, invoicing, and expense reconciliation.Experience working with enterprise procurement, financial, or workflow management systems.Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills, including dashboards, pivot tables, and financial analysis.Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.General understanding of enterprise technology functions including applications, infrastructure, security, and data environments.Experience with procurement card (PCard) administration is a plus.Experience supporting senior IT leadership or executive operations is a plus.Ability to leverage AI and automation tools to improve productivity and operational workflows preferred.