Program Manager, Mining

Tether.to

Program Manager leading mining initiatives in Central America for Tether. Overseeing project management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance in multiple mining projects.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementmining lifecyclebudget managementrisk managementstakeholder engagementmultidisciplinary team managementproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder managementcross-cultural communicationplanningorganizational skills

Certifications

PMPPgMPPRINCE2