Program Manager Mining (100% remote)

Tether; 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

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

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Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you're passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We've grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

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 and also 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 **escalate** 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 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.