Senior Associate, Energy Infrastructure, NA

About the Company

Ada Infrastructure, part of Ares Management Corporation, is a global data center business focused on reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure with more than 850MW of available power and a global pipeline of 1,500MW across Japan, the UK, and Brazil.

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytically strong individual to serve as the North American Energy Infrastructure Lead, supporting the execution of our global energy and utility strategy and contributing to utility‑scale power procurement, clean energy initiatives, market research, and internal reporting.

• Global Energy Strategy Development
  • Collaborate with the Global Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with business objectives and sustainability goals.
  • Lead long‑term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging energy technologies.
• Team Leadership and Management
  • Oversee all teams involved in power procurement, energy agreements, clean energy initiatives, and sustainability projects.
  • Establish key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.
• End‑to‑End Power Project Management
  • Own the power lifecycle from site selection through project energization and operations.
  • Develop standardized processes for power infrastructure development across regions.
  • Manage budget allocation and financial performance of power‑related projects.
• Sustainability Leadership
  • Drive energy‑related sustainability initiatives and set renewable energy targets.
  • Reduce carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency across data center operations.
  • Represent the company in industry forums on sustainable data center practices.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with utilities, regulators, and energy technology providers.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and other departments.
• Market Intelligence and Risk Management
  • Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate energy‑related risks and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership.
• Innovation and Technology Adoption
  • Lead the evaluation and adoption of innovative energy technologies.
  • Develop partnerships with technology providers and research institutions.
  • Drive pilot projects to test and implement new energy solutions.
• Financial Optimization
  • Develop strategies to optimize energy costs across the global portfolio.
  • Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other contracts.
  • Collaborate with finance teams on hedging strategies and risk management.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy management, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects, particularly in data centers or similar environments.
• Track record in developing and implementing energy strategies.
• Experience negotiating complex energy contracts and power purchase agreements.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to build and manage high‑performing global teams.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting and financial modeling.
• Proven ability to collaborate with C‑level executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives and achieving renewable energy targets.
• Familiarity with data center operations and infrastructure requirements.
• Willingness to travel globally as needed.

Base salary: $180,000–$210,000, plus discretionary performance‑based bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance, long‑term disability, short‑term disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and commuter benefits for parking and transit.
• Access to a medical advisory team, mental health and wellness apps, financial wellness benefits.
• New‑parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care.
• Matching gift program and educational sponsorship program.