Senior Mining Program Manager, Central America

Rio Tinto; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 138,361,000 - 230,602,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining industry background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee exploration, permitting, development, and operations readiness while engaging with regulators and communities to align with corporate objectives and ESG commitments.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and governance, and ensure risk-aware delivery across multiple projects in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Mining Eng., Geology, Industrial Eng., Civil Eng., or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management is preferred.
• 6+ years in mining, with 3-5 years managing complex programs or portfolios.
• PM/PgMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities in LATAM.

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 ESG-aligned community engagement and social license programs.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and KPIs; report to steering committee.
• Oversee budgets, capex tracking, and vendor/contract management.
• Ensure compliance with mining standards and HSE requirements.

Skills

Mining industry exp

Program management

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership & cross-cultural comms

English & Spanish

Education

Mining/related degree

Postgrad in PM/related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

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Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

Program Manager with a solid background in the mining industry to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. The role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects: spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and institutional relations and also ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and local community expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America, integrating exploration, technical studies, permitting, and operational readiness workstreams.

Define program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans, 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 program risks, dependencies, and critical path; implement mitigation plans and **escalate** 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management, Business, or related field preferred.

Solid understanding of the mining lifecycle: exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operations.

6+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry, with at least 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.

Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience working 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, or equivalent) and reporting platforms.

Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.

Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and resilience in complex, high-visibility environments.

Preferred / Advantageous

Prior experience operating in Central America.

Familiarity with ESG frameworks, social performance standards (IFC PS, ICMM), and community development programs.

Experience interacting with public-sector counterparts and multilateral institutions.