Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com or to learn more about Ares Management visit www.aresmgmt.com.
Job Description
Position
VP/Director, Design & Engineering
Department
Ada Japan
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Reporting Line
Design & Innovation Lead
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering Leadership
- Lead the design and engineering strategy for a portfolio of data center developments across multiple sites in Japan.
- Ensure all projects align with Ada's global design standards, technical requirements, and long-term development objectives.
- Drive innovation, consistency, and operational excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish scalable engineering processes and standards to support platform growth and future expansion.
Program & Project Oversight
- Oversee multiple mission-critical development projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery on schedule and within budget.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful execution.
- Develop performance metrics and reporting frameworks to improve project visibility and decision-making.
- Lead project reviews and governance processes to ensure consistent execution standards across all developments.
Strategic Design Management
- Integrate global design strategies and engineering standards into local project execution.
- Leverage in-depth market knowledge to guide design decisions, consultant selection, procurement strategies, budgeting, and project scheduling.
- Drive standardization and repeatability across projects to improve procurement efficiency, cost predictability, and delivery timelines.
- Evaluate opportunities to adopt innovative technologies and sustainable design practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Construction, Development, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other business functions.
- Ensure alignment between engineering objectives and broader project, commercial, and investment goals.
- Support major business decisions through technical expertise and strategic recommendations.
- Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to maintain best practices and consistency across the platform.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing design and engineering team.
- Manage and coach project managers and engineering professionals to deliver exceptional project outcomes.
- Establish clear performance objectives, KPIs, and development plans.
- Drive recruitment efforts and build organizational capabilities to support future growth.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.
Industry & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, contractors, customers, and industry partners.
- Stay informed on market trends, emerging technologies, and evolving customer requirements.
- Represent Ada within the data center ecosystem and contribute to strengthening the company's market presence.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Design Lead APAC
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.
