Manager Process Automation Projects
About The Position
The Manager Process Automation Projects identifies, prioritizes, and delivers strategic process automation, optimization, and digital transformation initiatives that create measurable business value across Freeport-McMoRan operations. The role manages an enterprise project portfolio and bridges business needs with technology solutions, with accountability for achieving and verifying operational and financial benefits. The manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects to meet safety, operational, and financial objectives. Responsibilities include portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, budget control, schedule adherence, stakeholder engagement, organizational change management, and user adoption. The manager partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, metallurgy, information technology, digital teams, and the Integrated Remote Operations Center (IROC) to design, deploy, and sustain solutions. The role also evaluates and implements emerging technologies, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation, while establishing KPIs and tracking realized business value. The position is based within Freeport-McMoRan’s global headquarters organization in Phoenix, Arizona. The company’s flexible work program supports virtual work as well as in-person collaboration in Phoenix and/or at site locations. Remote work is available from most U.S. states, with listed state exclusions and possible additional business-related exclusions. Travel within the United States and internationally is required 25–50% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and ten years of experience leading process automation, optimization, operational improvement, or digital transformation initiatives in mining, metals, minerals processing, hydrometallurgical, or other large-scale industrial operations, including cross-functional project team management and delivery of measurable business value; OR a Master’s degree in Engineering and eight years of such experience.
- Experience managing multi-site project portfolios.
- Experience leading capital and non-capital technology deployments.
- Experience managing external vendors and technology partners.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets exceeding $1 million.
- Experience in mining, concentrator, hydrometallurgical, or large-scale process industries.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and governance.
- Knowledge of portfolio prioritization and resource management.
- Knowledge of business case development.
- Knowledge of industrial communication and control system architecture.
- Ability to travel within the USA and internationally 25–50% of the time.
- Ability to meet the mandatory pre-employment drug testing requirement, as allowed by applicable laws.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Process Control, DCS, SCADA, and industrial communication systems.
- Knowledge of process optimization technologies and digital mining platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic automation and optimization projects to achieve safety, operational, and financial objectives.
- Manage a portfolio of initiatives, including prioritization, resource allocation, budget control, and schedule adherence.
- Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, metallurgy, information technology, and digital teams to design, deploy, and sustain optimization solutions.
- Drive stakeholder engagement, organizational change management, and user adoption.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize automation, optimization, and digital technology opportunities.
- Develop project scopes, business cases, cost estimates, and implementation plans, and track realized business value.
- Lead cross-functional teams, contractors, consultants, and technology providers.
- Establish and monitor KPIs and value realization measures.
- Evaluate, pilot, and implement emerging technologies, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation solutions.
- Partner with the Integrated Remote Operations Center (IROC) to deploy enterprise solutions that improve operational decision-making and performance.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pet.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional incentive compensation consideration based on company and individual performance.
- Annual long-term incentive consideration, subject to company plan approval and terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
