Strategic Mining Program Lead, Central America

Endless Access; La Pampa; On-site; ARS 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether seeks a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple mining projects—from exploration to operations readiness—while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage with government authorities, drive ESG-aligned stakeholder engagement, and monitor risks with governance and budget discipline across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining or related field; PM qualification preferred.
• 6+ years in mining with 3–5 years managing programs.
• Certification: PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with government authorities and local communities in Latin America.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, and operations readiness.
• Define program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• 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 and policy engagement.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement aligned with ESG commitments.
• Monitor program risks and dependencies; escalate issues to steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs; produce executive updates.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX tracking, and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, mining standards, and HSE.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural communication

Risk management

Planning & organization

Spanish-English fluency

Education

Mining Engineering degree

PM/Program management certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether seeks a Program Manager with a solid mining background to lead strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple mining projects—from exploration to operations readiness—while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, engage with government authorities, drive ESG-aligned stakeholder engagement, and monitor risks with governance and budget discipline across projects.