Mining Programs Lead - Permitting, ESG & Stakeholder Delivery

EPAM Systems Inc; La Pampa; On-site; ARS 138,361,000 - 184,482,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead strategic initiatives across Central America. You will oversee exploration, permitting, and multi-project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and external consultants while aligning with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

You will manage budgets, timelines, governance, and stakeholder engagement, reporting progress to senior leadership and ensuring compliance with regional regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mining or related engineering field with a postgraduate PM qualification preferred.
• 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) strongly preferred.
• Experience 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) 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, coordinating exploration, studies, permitting, and operational readiness.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resources, 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 risks, dependencies, and critical path; escalate issues to the steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs; produce executive-level updates.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX tracking, and vendor/contract management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, mining standards, and HSE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Spanish & English proficiency

Planning & risk management

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

Tether seeks a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead strategic initiatives across Central America. You will oversee exploration, permitting, and multi-project delivery, coordinating cross-functional teams and external consultants while aligning with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

You will manage budgets, timelines, governance, and stakeholder engagement, reporting progress to senior leadership and ensuring compliance with regional regulations and standards.