Program Manager Mining (100% remote Worldwide)

About Tether

At Tether, we are not just building products; we are pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables instant, secure, and global digital token transactions at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of our operations, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Our innovative product suite includes:

• Tether Finance: Featuring the world's most trusted stablecoin, USDT, and pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
• Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth through eco-friendly Bitcoin mining operations utilizing excess power.
• Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology with solutions like KEET for secure and private data sharing.
• Tether Education: Democratizing digital learning to empower individuals in the digital and gig economies.
• Tether Evolution: Pushing boundaries at the intersection of technology and human potential.

Why Join Tether?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, operating remotely worldwide. If you are 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 have achieved rapid growth and secured our position as an industry leader. We seek individuals with excellent English communication skills ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet.

About the Job

We are seeking a Program Manager with a solid background in the mining industry to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in Central America. This role will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple interrelated mining projects, encompassing exploration, development, operations readiness, stakeholder engagement, and institutional relations. The goal is to ensure 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 a related field is 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) is 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.

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