Client Relations & Referral Programs Lead

Boys & Girls Clubs Of America; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 184,482,000 - 322,843,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. The role oversees exploration, development, and operations readiness across multiple projects, aligning with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and ESG commitments.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage with government authorities and communities, and deliver governance updates and budgets that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive mining experience with 3–5 years in complex programs.
• PM certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with government authorities, regulators and communities, ideally in Latin America.
• Proven budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mining program management across Central America.
• Define scope, milestones, budgets, and resource plans aligned with strategy.
• Coordinate geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and community relations teams.
• Manage government relations, permits, concessions, and policy engagement.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and ESG programs with social license commitments.
• Monitor risks and critical paths; report to steering committee.
• Establish governance, cadence, and KPIs; produce executive updates.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX tracking, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and mining standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication (Spanish & English)

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering or related

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management or Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance:

Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

Tether Power:

Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data:

Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education :

Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution :

At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

Program Manager with a solid background in the mining industry to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. The role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects: spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and institutional relations and also ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and local community expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America, integrating exploration, technical studies, permitting, and operational readiness workstreams.
• Define program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, community relations) and external consultants.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, regulators, and local institutions to advance permits, concessions, and policy engagement.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement programs aligned with social license and ESG commitments.
• Monitor program risks, dependencies, and critical path; implement mitigation plans and elevate issues to the steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs across projects; produce executive-level updates.
• Oversee program budgets, capital expenditure tracking, and vendor/contract management.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, international mining standards, and HSE requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Solid understanding of the mining lifecycle: exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operations.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry, with at least 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, ideally in Latin America.
• Track record managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams in greenfield or brownfield mining environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and risk-management capabilities.
• Proficiency in program management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and reporting platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and resilience in complex, high-visibility environments.

Preferred / Advantageous

• Prior experience operating in Central America.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, social performance standards (IFC PS, ICMM), and community development programs.
• Experience interacting with public-sector counterparts and multilateral institutions.