Program Manager – Mining

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

📋 Description

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

• Establish program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring they align with corporate strategies.

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

• Cultivate relationships with government authorities, regulators, and local institutions to progress permits, concessions, and policy interactions.

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

• Assess program risks, dependencies, and critical paths; execute mitigation strategies and escalate issues to the steering committee as needed.

• Set up governance structures, reporting schedules, and KPIs across various projects; generate updates for executive leadership.

• Manage program budgets, track capital expenditures, and oversee vendor and contract administration.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• A 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 domain is preferred.

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

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

• Certification in program/project management (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is highly desired.

• Proven experience collaborating with government authorities, regulators, and local communities, particularly in Latin America.

• A history of managing budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams in both greenfield and brownfield mining settings.

• Strong leadership skills, stakeholder management expertise, and proficiency in cross-cultural communication.

• Exceptional planning, organizational, and risk management skills.

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

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

• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and resilience in complex, high-stakes environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Global remote team

• Opportunity to lead and coordinate mining projects in Central America