Remote Mining Program Lead — Central America

Ferla Bikes Inc.; Tandil; Remote; ARS 154,540,000 - 278,173,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. You will coordinate exploration, permitting, and operations readiness across multiple interrelated projects, aligning with corporate objectives and local communities.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, engage regulators, and drive risk mitigation and ESG commitments, ensuring compliant execution and transparent reporting across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mining industry 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
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication
• Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken)

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, concessions, and policy engagement
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement programs aligned with 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

Planning skills

Risk management

Languages: Spanish & English

Education

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

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 strategic initiatives in Central America. You will coordinate exploration, permitting, and operations readiness across multiple interrelated projects, aligning with corporate objectives and local communities.

You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, engage regulators, and drive risk mitigation and ESG commitments, ensuring compliant execution and transparent reporting across stakeholders.