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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.

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 asto ensure seamless execution.

Skills & Experience

• 5-7 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.