Mining Program Lead – Central America & ESG Initiatives

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Rosario; Remote; ARS 185,448,000 - 247,265,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include defining scope and budgets, coordinating geology, engineering, environment, and legal teams, and maintaining governance with KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mining Engineering or related field; postgraduate PM qualification preferred.
• Experience leading multi-project programs in mining or heavy industries.
• Strong English and Spanish communication; familiarity with Latin America is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America, integrating exploration, studies, permitting, and readiness.
• Define scope, milestones, budgets, and resource plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external consultants; manage government and community relations.
• Drive governance, KPIs, and executive-level updates across projects.
• Oversee budgets, capital spending, and vendor management; ensure regulatory & ESG compliance.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Geology

Industrial/Civil Engineering

Postgraduate PM qualification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

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

Responsibilities include defining scope and budgets, coordinating geology, engineering, environment, and legal teams, and maintaining governance with KPI reporting.