Mining Programs Lead – Central America

Tether Ltd.; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 88,757,000 - 147,929,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, construction, and operations readiness.

You will manage cross-functional teams across geology, engineering, environment, legal, finance, and community relations, while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. We value PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2 certification, 6+ years in mining with multi-project oversight, and strong Spanish/English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive mining experience with 3–5 years in managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• PM/PgMP/PRINCE2 or equivalent certification 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

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-cultural communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Tether Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead mining initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, permitting, construction, and operations readiness.

You will manage cross-functional teams across geology, engineering, environment, legal, finance, and community relations, while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. We value PMP/PgMP/PRINCE2 certification, 6+ years in mining with multi-project oversight, and strong Spanish/English communication.