Senior Associate, Business & Program Management, Global

Ares Management Corporation•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com or to learn more about Ares Management visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ada Infrastructure is part of the digital infrastructure platform Areas Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. We are a global data center business grounded in sustainability, safety, and security. With a world-class team of industry leaders and the resources of Ares Management, Ada Infrastructure is executing on our mission to lead the world in safe, sustainable digital infrastructure that drives customer success and social benefit.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in program management, business operations, consulting, or Chief of Staff / Business Manager roles within global organizations.
Demonstrated experience operating at the executive level, partnering closely with senior leadership.
Strong strategic mindset combined with disciplined operational execution.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across senior stakeholders.
Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across regions.
Advanced proficiency in executive reporting, business analytics, and enterprise productivity tools
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in digital infrastructure, data centers, or capital-intensive industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operationalize and evolve Ada’s Rhythm of Business (ROB), including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operating cadences.
Act as the North America Chief of Staff and strategic thought partner to Ada senior leadership, supporting prioritization, decision-making, and execution of enterprise strategy.
Lead and govern high-impact, cross-functional programs spanning development, design, construction, operations, and corporate functions across multiple geographies.
Drive Regional business reviews, executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and narrative reporting for executive and board-level audiences.
Translate strategic objectives into clear, measurable goals; ensure accountability through structured tracking, reviews, and follow-through.
Manage executive priorities and preparation, ensuring leadership time and focus are aligned to the highest-value outcomes.
Serve as the central point of coordination across regions and functions, synthesizing inputs, managing dependencies, and resolving escalations.
Partner closely with Global Functions to execute Regional organizational planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and internal communications.
Establish and maintain scalable BPMO systems, governance models, and operating standards that enable global consistency with regional flexibility.
Identify and lead opportunities to streamline workflows, improve decision velocity, and drive operational efficiency through process improvement and automation.
Provide limited executive operational and administrative support as required to ensure seamless execution.