This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Program Manager Mining based in Canada. This role sits at the intersection of strategic program leadership and complex mining operations across international environments. You will oversee the full lifecycle of multi-disciplinary mining initiatives, from exploration through to operational readiness, ensuring alignment between technical execution, regulatory compliance, and corporate strategy. Acting as a key orchestrator, you will coordinate engineering, geology, legal, environmental, and finance stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes. The position requires strong engagement with government authorities and local institutions, particularly in relation to permits, concessions, and regulatory frameworks. You will also play a central role in shaping stakeholder relations and ESG-aligned community programs that support long-term project viability. This is a high-visibility role where your leadership directly influences the success of large-scale mining programs in complex and evolving environments. \n

Accountabilities: Lead end-to-end program management for mining initiatives, ensuring coordination across exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operational readiness workstreams. Define program scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation in alignment with corporate strategy. Coordinate cross-functional internal teams and external consultants across technical, environmental, legal, financial, and operational domains. Manage relationships with government authorities, regulators, and institutional stakeholders to support permitting, concessions, and policy engagement. Drive stakeholder and community engagement initiatives aligned with ESG commitments and social license to operate. Monitor program risks, dependencies, and critical paths while implementing mitigation strategies and escalating key issues when necessary. Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting structures, delivering executive-level updates on program performance. Oversee capital expenditure, budgets, vendor performance, and contract management across multiple projects. Ensure compliance with mining regulations, HSE standards, and international industry best practices. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; postgraduate studies in program/project management or business are an advantage. 6+ years of experience in the mining industry, including 3–5+ years managing complex programs or multi-project portfolios. Strong understanding of the full mining lifecycle, including exploration, feasibility, permitting, construction, and operations. Proven experience working with government bodies, regulators, and local communities, ideally in Latin America or similar regions. Certification in program or project management (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is highly desirable. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate in multicultural and cross-functional environments. Excellent planning, organizational, and risk management capabilities in high-complexity settings. Proficiency in program management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent platforms. Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and resilience in high-pressure, high-visibility environments. Advantageous: experience in Central America, familiarity with ESG frameworks (IFC PS, ICMM), and exposure to public-sector or multilateral institutions. Benefits: Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibility level. Fully remote or flexible working arrangements depending on project needs. Opportunity to lead large-scale, high-impact mining programs across international regions. Exposure to complex, strategic initiatives spanning exploration through operations. Collaboration with multidisciplinary global teams and senior stakeholders. High autonomy and decision-making responsibility in a critical leadership role. Long-term career growth in large-scale program and portfolio management. Opportunity to work on ESG-driven initiatives and sustainable mining development projects.

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