Mining Program Manager - Central America & Stakeholders

Tryjeeves; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 200,903,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid background in mining to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, defining scope and budgets, managing government relationships, and driving ESG-aligned engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of the mining lifecycle: exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operations.
• 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 working with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, ideally in Latin America.
• Track record managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams in greenfield or brownfield mining environments.
• 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.
• 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

Spanish and English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related

Postgraduate qualification in PM/Business or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid background in mining to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, defining scope and budgets, managing government relationships, and driving ESG-aligned engagement.