Mining Program Lead – Central America

Avantstay, Inc.; Tandil; On-site; ARS 123,632,000 - 185,448,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid background in the mining industry to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include defining scope and budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing regulatory relations, and driving ESG-aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 6+ years in mining with 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.

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.

Skills

Mining industry experience

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Postgraduate qualification in PM / Business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid background in the mining industry to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include defining scope and budgets, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing regulatory relations, and driving ESG-aligned