Mining Program Lead for Central America Projects

Boys & Girls Clubs Of America; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 138,361,000 - 199,855,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead 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.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and external consultants, manage relationships with authorities, and drive ESG-backed community programs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry
• 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios
• PM certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2) strongly preferred
• Experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities in Latin America
• Budget, schedule, and multidisciplinary team management experience
• Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish

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 ESG commitments
• Monitor program risks, dependencies, and critical path; escalate issues to steering committee
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs; produce executive updates
• Oversee program budgets, capital expenditure tracking, and vendor/contract management
• Ensure compliance with regulations, mining standards, and HSE requirements

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Risk management

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

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

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead 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.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and external consultants, manage relationships with authorities, and drive ESG-backed community programs.