External Ada

Senior Associate, Business & Program Management, Global

Bellevue, WA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$210kDetected 16 days ago

Process ImprovementCustomer SuccessLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet.
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.

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.
Manage executive priorities and preparation, ensuring leadership time and focus are aligned to the highest-value outcomes.
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.
5-7 years of experience in program management, business operations, consulting, or Chief of Staff / Business Manager roles within global organizations.
Advanced proficiency in executive reporting, business analytics, and enterprise productivity tools

Experience in digital infrastructure, data centers, or capital-intensive industries strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree required
MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below.
Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.
$180,000.00 - $210,000.00 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
Operationalize and evolve Ada's Rhythm of Business (ROB), including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operating cadences.

Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.
Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
$180,000.00 - $210,000.00 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings.

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.
Associate, Business and Program Management serves as a senior strategic and operational leader supporting Ada's global executive team.
This role functions as an extension of executive leadership-driving enterprise-wide alignment, operational excellence, and execution of Ada's most critical priorities across regions and functions.
Acting as both a trusted advisor and execution leader, this role owns the global Rhythm of Business, executive reporting, cross-functional program delivery, and leadership enablement.
The ideal candidate brings strong business judgment, anticipates executive needs, and consistently converts strategy into measurable outcomes in a complex, fast-growing global environment.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includ

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