Program associate Jobs in Seattle, WA

Description

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.

Summary

TheSr. Associate,Business and Program Managementserves 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,anticipatesexecutive needs, and consistently converts strategy into measurable outcomes in a complex, fast-growing global environment.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize and evolve Ada’sRhythm of Business (ROB), including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual operating cadences.

• Act asthe North AmericaChief 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.

• DriveRegionalbusiness reviews, executive dashboards, KPI frameworks, and narrative reporting for executive and board-level audiences.

• Translate strategicobjectivesinto 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 thecentral pointof coordination across regions and functions, synthesizing inputs, managing dependencies, and resolving escalations.

• Partner closely withGlobal Functions to execute Regionalorganizational planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and internal communications.

• Establishand maintain scalable BPMO systems, governance models, and operating standards that enable global consistency with regional flexibility.

• Identifyand lead opportunities to streamline workflows, improve decision velocity, and drive operational efficiency through process improvement and automation.

• Provide limited executive operational and administrative support asrequiredto ensure seamless execution.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in program management, business operations, consulting, or Chief of Staff / Business Manager roles within global organizations.

• Demonstratedexperience 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 toinfluence acrosssenior stakeholders.

• Proventrack recordleading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives across regions.

• Advancedproficiencyin executive reporting, business analytics, and enterprise productivity tools

• Experience in digital infrastructure, data centers, or capital-intensive industriesstronglypreferred.

• Bachelor’s degreerequired;MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.

$100,000.00 - $500,000.00

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

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 includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

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.