Program Manager – Mining

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

📋 Description

• Oversee comprehensive program management for mining projects in Central America, encompassing exploration, technical studies, permitting, and readiness for operations.

• Establish the program's scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring they align with the corporate strategy.

• 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 discussions.

• Lead community and stakeholder engagement initiatives that are in line with social license and ESG commitments.

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

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

• Manage program budgets, track capital expenditures, and oversee vendor/contractor relationships.

• 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 discipline is preferred.

• Strong grasp of the mining lifecycle, including exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operational phases.

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

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multidisciplinary teams in both greenfield and brownfield mining settings.

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

• Excellent planning, organizational, and risk management abilities.

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

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

• Demonstrated sound judgment, problem-solving capabilities, and resilience in high-pressure, complex environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities