Senior Associate, Energy Infrastructure, NA
Ares Management · Bellevue, United States · 24d ago
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Job Description
About the company:
Ada Infrastructure is a part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the 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 sustainable digital infrastructure that drives customer success and social benefit.
Why Join Us:
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong individual to join as theNorth AmericanEnergy InfrastructureLeadto support the execution of our global energy and utility strategy. This role will work directly with the Global Lead, contributing to utility-scale power procurement, clean energy initiatives, market research, and internal reporting to support the reliable and cost-effective delivery of power across our global datacenterportfolio.
This is a high-impact role offering exposure to C-level strategic planning, infrastructure deployment, and global energy transition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Global Energy Strategy Development
Collaborate or lead the development of, in coordination with the Global Lead, and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's businessobjectivesand sustainability goals
Lead long-term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions
Identifyand evaluate emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on datacenteroperations
Team Leadership and Management
Oversee and manage all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects
Establish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement in team performance
End-to-End Power Project Management
Own the entire power lifecycle from siteselectionthrough project energization and ongoing operations
Develop and implement standardized processes for power infrastructure development across all regions
Oversee budget allocation and financial performance of power-related projects
Sustainability Leadership
Drive Ada Infrastructure's energy-related sustainability initiatives, including setting and achieving renewable energy targets
Develop and implement strategies to reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across all datacenteroperations
Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships focused on sustainable datacenterpractices
Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters
Develop andmaintainstrategic relationships with key external stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers
Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure alignment of energy strategies with overall business objectives
Market Intelligence and Risk Management
Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations toidentifyrisks and opportunities (use “prospects” instead)
Develop strategies to mitigate energy-related risks and capitalize on market opportunities
Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership
Innovation and Technology Adoption
Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative energy technologies to improve efficiency and reliability
Develop partnerships with energy technology providers and research institutions
Drive pilot projects to test and implement new energy solutions in datacenterenvironments
Financial Optimization
Develop and implement strategies tooptimizeenergy costs across the global portfolio
Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to securefavorableterms
Collaborate with finance teams to develop energy hedging strategies and manage energy-related financial risks
Qualifications and Required Experience:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
Preferred Experience
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data centre or large-scale infrastructure projects. Ideally, they will havea track recordin developing and implementing energy strategies. They willpossessa deep understanding of global energy markets, regulations, and emerging technologies. Specifically, they will have:
Extensive experience in negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage high-performing global teams
Excellent financial acumen, including experience with budget management and financialmodeling
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with C-level executives and diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Experience in driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets
Familiarity with datacenteroperations and infrastructure requirements
Willingness to travel globally as needed
Reporting Relationships
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.
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.