Strategic Mining Program Lead – Central America

Rio Tinto; La Pampa; On-site; ARS 136,310,000 - 227,183,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, studies, permitting, and operations readiness across diverse teams. You will align with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and community expectations while managing budgets and cross-functional workflows.

The role requires 6+ years in mining with strong leadership, risk management, and fluency in Spanish and English. PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial, Civil engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management or related field preferred.
• 6+ years in mining with 3–5 years in complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• PM/PGP/PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working with government authorities, regulators, and local communities.
• Track record managing budgets, schedules and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, community relations.
• Manage relationships with government authorities and regulators for permits and policy engagement.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement aligned with ESG commitments.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and critical path; escalate issues to steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs; produce executive updates.
• Oversee budgets, capex tracking, and vendor/contract management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and mining standards, including HSE.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

Tether seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, studies, permitting, and operations readiness across diverse teams. You will align with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and community expectations while managing budgets and cross-functional workflows.

The role requires 6+ years in mining with strong leadership, risk management, and fluency in Spanish and English. PMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent is highly regarded.