Program Manager, Mining

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Spearhead comprehensive program management for mining projects in Central America, encompassing exploration, technical studies, permitting, and operational readiness workstreams.

• Establish program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategy.

• Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams (geology, engineering, environmental, legal, finance, community relations) and external consultants.

• Cultivate relationships with governmental bodies, regulators, and local institutions to progress permits, concessions, and policy discussions.

• Propel community and stakeholder engagement initiatives that align with social license and ESG commitments.

• Assess program risks, dependencies, and critical pathways; implement risk mitigation strategies and escalate issues to the steering committee as necessary.

• Establish governance structures, reporting timelines, and KPIs across projects; generate updates for executive-level stakeholders.

• Manage program budgets, oversee capital expenditure tracking, and handle vendor/contract management.

• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations, international mining standards, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification in Project/Program Management, Business, or a similar area is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the mining lifecycle, including exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operations.

• Over 6 years of progressive experience in the mining sector, with a minimum of 3-5 years in managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios.

• Program/project management certification (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is highly preferred.

• Proven experience collaborating with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, preferably within Latin America.

• Demonstrated success in managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams in both greenfield and brownfield mining contexts.

• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Strong capabilities in planning, organization, and risk management.

• Proficiency in program management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and reporting tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities