Remote Mining Program Leader – Central America

OpenFn; La Pampa; Remote; ARS 123,632,000 - 185,448,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering ESG-aligned outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in mining, with 3–5 years leading complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• PM/PgMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with Latin American regulators, authorities, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mining program management across Central America, coordinating exploration, studies, permitting, and readiness.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans aligned with corporate strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (geology, engineering, environment, legal, finance, relations).
• Manage relationships with government authorities and regulators to advance permits and policy engagement.
• Drive community engagement and ESG commitments with stakeholders and social license.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and critical paths; escalate issues to steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs across projects; provide executive updates.
• Oversee budgets, capex tracking, and vendor/contract management.
• Ensure compliance with mining standards, regulations, and HSE requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Risk management

Spanish

English

Program management

Budget management

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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

The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering ESG-aligned outcomes.