Strategic Mining Programs Lead – Central America

Encora; Neuquén; Remote; ARS 139,086,000 - 231,811,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining industry background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery across exploration, permitting, and operations readiness, coordinating with diverse teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities include defining scope and milestones, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while engaging with government authorities and local communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering or Civil Engineering or related field.
• 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 3–5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• Program/Project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly 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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Spanish language

English language

Budget management

Education

Mining Engineering

Geology

Industrial Engineering

Civil Engineering

PM qualification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a solid mining industry background to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery across exploration, permitting, and operations readiness, coordinating with diverse teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities include defining scope and milestones, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while engaging with government authorities and local communities.