Mining Programs Lead - Central America & ESG

Avantstay, Inc.; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 185,819,000 - 278,728,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, and operations readiness. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to align with corporate objectives and ensure regulatory compliance while engaging with government authorities and communities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, risk management, and cross-cultural communication, with exposure to international ESG standards and complex portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management or related field preferred.
• 6+ years in mining with 3–5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Certification in program management (PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2) preferred.
• Experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities in Latin America.
• Strong leadership and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in planning, risk management, and budget tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America.
• Define scope, milestones, budgets, and resource plans aligned with strategy.
• Coordinate geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and community teams.
• Manage permits, concessions, and policy engagement with authorities.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and ESG-aligned community programs.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and provide governance updates.
• Oversee budgets, capital expenditure, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with mining standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Risk management

Program management

PM tools (MS Project/Primavera)

Education

Bachelor's in Mining/Geology/Engineering

PM certification (PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, and operations readiness. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to align with corporate objectives and ensure regulatory compliance while engaging with government authorities and communities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, risk management, and cross-cultural communication, with exposure to international ESG standards and complex portfolios.