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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 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.

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:

• Global Energy Strategy Development
• Team Leadership and Management
• End-to-End Power Project Management
• Sustainability Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Market Intelligence and Risk Management
• Innovation and Technology Adoption
• Financial Optimization

Qualifications and Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy management, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience in energy management, utilities, or related roles, with a focus on data center or large-scale infrastructure projects
• 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

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000.00 - $210,000.00. 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.

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.