Manager Delivery and Testing Governance

Why You Should Apply for This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you'll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

What You Will Do

Subject matter expert for testing within MIS; including creating, owning policies and templates as well as providing coaching, assistance and KPI measurements on performance of testing. This role also oversees the successful planning, execution, and delivery of multiple technology projects and initiatives, ensuring quality, cost, and timely delivery while providing meaningful business value and serving as a liaison across teams.

In this role, you oversee delivery of complex IT programs, managing scope, budget, timelines, quality, value metrics, and acting as escalation point for risks and barriers.

As the Mgr Delivery and Testing Governance, you act as SME by creating and maintaining testing policies, frameworks, and templates, providing guidance and metrics for Qtest teams.

You will partner with BSAs and business teams to translate challenges into goals, communicate with stakeholders, and provide transparent, data-driven updates.

You lead cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across Agile and Waterfall methods.

You will manage governance and risk, identifying dependencies and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience in information services, process technology field, or project management experience on medium to large system implementations
• OR
• Associate degree and ten (10) years of experience in information services, process technology field, including four (4) years of project management experience on medium to large system implementations
• OR
• High School diploma or equivalent and twelve (12) years of experience in information services, process technology field, including four (4) years of project management experience on medium to large system implementations
• Strong knowledge of testing procedures
• Excellent proven abilities in Qtest
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high comfort level presenting to audiences
• Ability to manage projects of some complexity without supervision
• Ability to travel to subsidiary locations as necessary
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Visio, and SharePoint
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and diverse stakeholders
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to influence indirectly and remove barriers to success
• High level of experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Working knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or ServiceNow

Preferred Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in IT project or delivery management across software development, infrastructure, or digital transformation projects
• Strong experience managing medium- to large-scale IT projects with cross-functional teams and global impacts
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Exceptional stakeholder communication and negotiation abilities
• Experience with vendor and third-party management
• Excellent understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Exceptional knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or ServiceNow
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance technical understanding with business acumen
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments
• Passion for delivering high-quality IT solutions that drive business value

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $126,500-$177,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• 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, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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