Mining Program Lead — Central America Stakeholders

Sezzle; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; Remote; ARS 139,086,000 - 216,357,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining industry background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. The role covers exploration, permitting, and operations readiness, coordinating diverse teams and external consultants to deliver multi-project programs on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in mining, 3-5 years in program management, and PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2 certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years 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.
• Experience working with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, ideally in Latin America.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.

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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Planning

Risk management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining industry background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. The role covers exploration, permitting, and operations readiness, coordinating diverse teams and external consultants to deliver multi-project programs on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in mining, 3-5 years in program management, and PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2 certification.