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Software Asset Management (SAM) Administrator

Employer
Freeport-McMoRan
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Apr 22, 2023

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Category
Accounting, Computer etc.
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner. We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Please note: This position has the possibility of working remotely within 150 miles of Phoenix, Arizona for a percentage of the scheduled work time, as determined by the supervisor. If hired, you will be required to comply with Freeport-McMoRan's requirement of all employees who are working or attending a meeting onsite at a corporate office location, to submit proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to entry, unless the company has granted them a medical or religious accommodation.

Description

Under limited supervision, the Software Asset Management (SAM) Administrator will monitor installations, usage and configurations of software to ensure compliance with publisher terms and internal policies.
  • Leverage/deploy the enterprise ServiceNow SAM Pro to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the software asset management program. Create and present software license management metrics to Sr. Management monthly.
  • Support the centralization of software license management by gaining access to various software portals to manage add, change and delete users as needed.
  • Identify software related compliance issues and take appropriate actions to move the company into full compliance. Present and influence Sr. Management in approach to remediate any identified compliance issues.
  • Partner with the IT Asset Manager to support timely response to internal and external software audits and assist in the collection of software contracts, agreements, entitlements, and licenses.
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain to ensure key software elements are part of all agreement to foster configuration and rationalization in ServiceNow SAM Pro.
  • Monitor software position across all enterprise license elements and identify opportunities for savings.
  • Perform other duties as requested.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years' experience managing software assets in enterprise environment, including four (4) years' experience working with software contracts including Enterprise Agreements with key vendors like Microsoft and Adobe; OR
  • Bachelor's degree and four (4) years 'experience managing software assets in enterprise environment including experience working with software contracts including Enterprise Agreements with key vendors like Microsoft and Adobe
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • License administration: add/change/delete users from software publisher portals
  • Collect software contracts, agreement, entitlements, and licenses.
  • Periodic software true-ups and renewals
  • Develop and implement strategies for license optimization while maintaining compliance.
  • Partner with Corporate office to respond to enterprise agreement audits
  • Keep leadership apprised of audit status and risks
  • Remediate software found to be non-compliant
  • Owning and driving vendor initiated and internal software licensing audits
  • Understanding of various license models and able to apply and monitor those in real time
  • Knowledge of Open-Source Software and license limitation
  • Performing detailed analysis of contract/license terms, usage and entitlements
  • Leading new efforts and processes to ensure software compliance
  • Ability and comfort in making decisions alone and being accountable for them
  • Ability to overcome obstacles and drive tasks to completion
  • Experience dealing with large amounts of data, including interpretation and presentations


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Software entitlement tracking using ServiceNow (SAM Pro)
  • Solid experience with computer skills in SAP, Microsoft Excel, Materials Management software
  • Familiarity with discovery tools such as ServiceNow Discovery
  • Experience utilizing ServiceNow Software Asset Management
  • Knowledge in IT Asset Management and IT Service Management
  • Proficient with Microsoft O365 products, specifically Excel
  • Self-starter and results-oriented
  • Ability to use data effectively to aide in decision making


Criteria/Conditions:
  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. (approx. 23 kgs.)
  • Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws


At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $69,000-$94,000. 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.

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:
  • Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
  • Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).


Equal Opportunity Employer

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