Senior Mining Programs Lead – Central America

Lilt Ai; Municipio de Rincón de los Sauces; Remote; ARS 139,364,000 - 201,304,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining industry background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. The role spans exploration through operations readiness, permitting, and stakeholder engagement, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, work with government authorities and communities, and ensure ESG commitments are met while reporting to the steering committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a mining-related field and relevant PM credentials.
• Experience managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Proven track record in budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication with government authorities and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, and community teams.
• Manage relationships with regulators and local institutions to advance permits.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement programs aligned with ESG commitments.
• Monitor risks and dependencies; prepare executive updates and governance artifacts.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX tracking, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with mining standards, HSE, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Risk management

Planning and organization

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

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

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

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining industry background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. The role spans exploration through operations readiness, permitting, and stakeholder engagement, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, work with government authorities and communities, and ensure ESG commitments are met while reporting to the steering committee.