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Title:  Lead Project Solutions Specialist

Requisition ID:  143596
Location: 

New Orleans, LA, US, 70130

Category:  Supply Chain
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Why You Should Apply For This Job: 

Where You Will Work 

Our office is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Employees in New Orleans mostly follow a hybrid schedule where they are required to work in office, attend in-person meetings or training and may also collaborate virtually. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the office.  

What You Will Do

The purpose of role is to lead the delivery of digital and software solutions that improve execution of large-scale capital projects, including designing and implementing user-friendly, reliable solutions that streamline processes, improve efficiency, and align with business objectives. In addition, the role will lead delivery of data analytics and business intelligence (BI) solutions that provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. As the Lead Project Solutions Specialist, you plan and implement digital products and software applications tailored to capital project needs across discovery, backlog, UX, build, testing, release, and support; partner with IT and Data Engineering teams to execute data warehouse, ETL architecture, system integration, application migrations, and modernization initiatives. You collaborate with functional and project stakeholders to capture requirements, review solution designs and BI views, and lead change management to drive adoption by coordinating rollouts, user training, and communications. In this role, you establish quality assurance frameworks, governance, and standards to ensure dependable, usable solutions; implement scalable BI dashboards and reports using Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, and related tools. You also identify opportunities for automation, AI-driven enhancements, and BI optimization to improve cycle time and reduce manual effort.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • High School diploma or GED AND eleven (11) years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, and digital/process improvement, or related experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree AND eight (8) years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, and digital/process improvement, or related experience; OR
  • Master’s Degree AND six (6) years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, and digital/process improvement, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Analytics
  • Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Knowledge of ETL, data warehousing, and dimensional modeling
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable plans
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to non-technical audiences
  • Experience in Mining, Energy, Engineering & Construction, or related industries
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, DAX, and M language
  • Familiarity with Python, R, or other analytics programming languages
  • Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or Snowflake) and business applications (Oracle, Ariba, SAP/S4)
  • Supply Chain background with experience in Demand Planning and Materials Management
  • Experience with AI/ML-driven analytics and automation tools
  • Knowledge of agile development methodologies and project management best practices
  • Firsthand experience with data migration, application migration (e.g., SAP/S4), or legacy modernization projects

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500 - $138,000. 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 discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.  Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.   

  • 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 

 

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com. 


Nearest Major Market: New Orleans
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Testing, Cloud, Business Intelligence, Demand Planner, Operations, Technology

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