Mining Program Leader — Central America & ESG Stakeholders

Encora; Rosario; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 216,357,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. This role oversees planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects—from exploration to operations readiness—while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will manage cross-functional teams, engage government authorities, and drive ESG-aligned community programs, reporting to the steering committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining or a related discipline.
• 6+ years in mining with 3-5 years managing complex programs.
• PM certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2) strongly preferred.
• Experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, ideally in Latin America.
• Track record managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams in mining environments.

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).
• 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

Spanish language

English language

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. This role oversees planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects—from exploration to operations readiness—while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will manage cross-functional teams, engage government authorities, and drive ESG-aligned community programs, reporting to the steering committee.