Senior Associate, Energy Infrastructure, NA

North American Energy Infrastructure Lead

Ada Infrastructure is a part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager. 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically strong individual to join as the North American Energy Infrastructure Lead to 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 data center portfolio.

This is a high-impact role offering exposure to C-level strategic planning, infrastructure deployment, and global energy transition initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate or lead the development of, in coordination with the Global Lead, and implement a comprehensive global energy strategy aligned with Ada Infrastructure's business objectives and sustainability goals
• Lead long-term planning for power capacity, reliability, and sustainability across all regions
• Identify and evaluate emerging energy technologies and their potential impact on data center operations
• 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
• Own the entire power lifecycle from site selection through 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
• 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 data center operations
• Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships focused on sustainable data center practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for executives on all energy and utility matters
• Develop and maintain strategic 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
• Monitor global energy markets, policies, and regulations to identify risks and opportunities
• Develop strategies to mitigate energy-related risks and capitalize on market opportunities
• Provide regular market intelligence briefings to executive leadership
• 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 data center environments
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize energy costs across the global portfolio
• Lead negotiations for power purchase agreements and other energy contracts to secure favorable terms
• Collaborate with finance teams to develop energy hedging strategies and manage energy-related financial risks

Qualifications and

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 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 financial modeling
• 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 data center operations and infrastructure requirements
• Willingness to travel globally as needed

Reporting Relationships:
Energy Infrastructure Lead, Ada

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $ - $. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. The firm also offers robust benefits including comprehensive medical/Rx, dental and vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; flexible savings accounts; healthcare savings accounts with company contribution; basic and voluntary life insurance; long-term disability and short-term disability insurance; employee assistance program;

commuter benefits…