Senior Mining Program Lead – Central America

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; Remote; ARS 185,819,000 - 278,728,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks a Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, and operations readiness. You will manage cross-functional teams and regulatory relations to align with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

You will drive budgets, schedules, and governance while engaging with government authorities and local communities in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years in mining with 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities in Latin America.
• Experience budgeting, scheduling, and managing multidisciplinary teams in mining environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

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 and external consultants.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, regulators, and local institutions for permits and policy.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement aligned with ESG commitments.
• Monitor risks and dependencies; escalate issues to the steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether seeks a Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, and operations readiness. You will manage cross-functional teams and regulatory relations to align with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

You will drive budgets, schedules, and governance while engaging with government authorities and local communities in a dynamic, high-visibility environment.