Program Manager Mining (100% remote)

Tether.io; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 150 000 - 220 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Tether.io is looking for an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in the mining industry to lead initiatives in Central America. You will manage end-to-end program execution across multiple mining projects ensuring compliance and alignment with regulations and community expectations.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in mining, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in program management tools. This role involves significant cross-functional coordination and stakeholder engagement, making strong communication in English and Spanish essential.

Qualificações

• 6+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry.
• Solid understanding of the mining lifecycle.
• Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external consultants.
• Manage relationships with government authorities and local institutions.
• Drive community and stakeholder engagement programs.

Conhecimentos

Stakeholder management

Program/project management

Cross-cultural communication

Risk management

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management or Business

Ferramentas

MS Project

Primavera

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Job

Program Manager with a solid background in the mining industry to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. The role oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects: spanning exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and institutional relations while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and local community expectations.

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 escalating 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management, Business, or a 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 at least 3‑5 years managing complex programs or multi‑project portfolios.
• Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, ideally in Latin America.
• Track record managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams in greenfield or brownfield mining environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross‑cultural communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and risk‑management capabilities.
• Proficiency in program management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and reporting platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.
• Sound judgment, problem‑solving ability, and resilience in complex, high‑visibility environments.

Preferred / Advantageous

• Prior experience operating in Central America.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks, social performance standards (IFC PS, ICMM), and community development programs.
• Experience interacting with public‑sector counterparts and multilateral institutions.