Program Manager Mining
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Job Details
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Experience
- 6+ years of progressive experience in the mining industry, with at least 3-5 years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.
- Required Skills
- Risk ManagementStakeholder management
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.
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.
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