Strategic Mining Program Lead – Central America

Tryjeeves; La Pampa; Remote; ARS 136,310,000 - 196,892,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, including exploration, permitting, and operations readiness.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, engage government authorities and local communities, and ensure compliance with ESG standards and mining regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• PM/PM certification is highly preferred.

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 elevate 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.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Project/Primavera

Spanish & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

PM/PM certifications (PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, including exploration, permitting, and operations readiness.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, engage government authorities and local communities, and ensure compliance with ESG standards and mining regulations.