Mining Program Manager - Central America & ESG

Tryjeeves; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 136,310,000 - 196,892,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining industry background to lead multi-project initiatives in Central America. You will coordinate exploration, permitting, and operations readiness, aligning with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, budgets, timelines, governance, and executive updates, while engaging with government authorities, regulators, and local communities to secure permits and social license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry, with 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities 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) 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; 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

Cross-cultural communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining industry background to lead multi-project initiatives in Central America. You will coordinate exploration, permitting, and operations readiness, aligning with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, budgets, timelines, governance, and executive updates, while engaging with government authorities, regulators, and local communities to secure permits and social license.