Program Manager Mining (100% remote)
On-site · Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end mining program initiatives in Central America, coordinating exploration, technical studies, permitting, and operational readiness workstreams; define program scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and resource plans; 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; establish governance, reporting cadences, and KPIs across projects; oversee program budgets, capital expenditure tracking, and vendor/contract management; ensure compliance with applicable regulations, international mining standards, and HSE requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish and English
- Proficiency in program management tools (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and reporting platforms
- 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
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