Mining Program Lead - Complex Projects in Central America

EPAM Systems Inc; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; Remote; ARS 138,361,000 - 199,855,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across multiple projects in Central America. You will oversee exploration, permitting, and operations readiness while aligning with corporate objectives and local regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and community relations teams, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mining-related field or equivalent
• Minimum 6+ years in mining with 3–5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios
• PM certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred
• Experience working with government authorities, regulators, and local communities in Latin America
• Track record of managing budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary teams
• 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
• Fluent written and verbal communication in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America.
• Define program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• 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 and policy engagement.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement programs aligned with social license and ESG commitments.
• Monitor program risks, dependencies, and critical path; escalate issues to the steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs across projects; produce executive 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

Risk management

Spanish & English proficiency

Education

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

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across multiple projects in Central America. You will oversee exploration, permitting, and operations readiness while aligning with corporate objectives and local regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and community relations teams, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.