Mining Program Manager – Central America Projects

Tether Ltd.; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 253,141,000 - 348,068,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead and coordinate strategic mining initiatives across Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated projects, spanning exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operation readiness, while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, budgets, governance, and stakeholder engagement with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial or Civil Engineering; PM qualification preferred.
• Solid understanding of mining lifecycle: exploration, permitting, construction, operation.
• 6+ years in mining with 3–5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
• PM/PMO certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2) strongly preferred.
• Experience with government authorities, regulators, and local communities in Latin America.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives in Central America; integrate exploration, studies, permitting, and readiness.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resources aligned with corporate strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, community relations).
• Manage relationships with government authorities and regulators to advance permits and policy engagement.
• Drive community engagement programs aligned with ESG commitments and social license.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and critical path; escalate issues to steering committee.
• Establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs; produce executive updates.
• Oversee budgets, CAPEX tracking, and vendor/contract management; ensure compliance with regs and HSE.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Bilingual communication (Spanish & EN)

Education

Mining Engineering

Geology

Industrial Engineering

Civil Engineering

PM/Program Mgmt qualification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Reporting platforms

Job description

Tether is seeking a Program Manager with a strong mining background to lead and coordinate strategic mining initiatives across Central America. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated projects, spanning exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operation readiness, while aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, budgets, governance, and stakeholder engagement with a