Ares Management · 18 hours ago
Program Manager, LRC Technology
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $250K/yrAres Management is seeking a Program Manager for their Legal Risk & Compliance Technology team. This role will drive execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment across a portfolio of initiatives supporting Legal, Risk, and Compliance technology.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end program management across the LRC Technology portfolio: scope, plans, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes
Act as a trusted execution partner to Corporate Technology leadership—translate direction into structured workplans and ensure follow-through
Run portfolio governance: workstream cadence, RAID tracking, decision logs, dependency management, and change control
Own stakeholder management with a client-service mindset: prepare meetings, capture decisions, close actions, and anticipate needs
Partner with delivery leads to coordinate sequencing, resourcing, and release readiness across teams and vendors
Produce high-quality artifacts and executive-ready materials: status, plans, timelines, risks, and concise summaries of complex topics
Maintain delivery discipline across tools and standards (Jira/Confluence hygiene, Smartsheet plans, documentation consistency)
Proactively surface risks and issues early; drive mitigation and resolution to closure
Improve delivery efficiency by introducing pragmatic best practices and tech-forward approaches, including use of AI for reporting, documentation, and operational workflow
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience managing complex technology programs in financial services or similarly high-expectation environments
Exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to tailor messaging by audience
Proven ability to operate at pace across multiple parallel workstreams, with strong judgment and accountability
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus
Strong proficiency with: Jira / Confluence (required), Smartsheet (required), PowerPoint and Excel (required)
Track record delivering programs from initiation through production/stabilization with strong governance and predictable execution
Strong facilitation and documentation discipline: agendas, notes, actions, decisions, and follow-up
Ability to work effectively across senior stakeholders, engineers, architects, and external partners
Fast-moving, highly responsive, and service-oriented; builds credibility through clarity and follow-through
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to create structure and momentum with minimal overhead
Strong ownership mindset with disciplined execution and attention to detail
Willingness to flex hours as needed to support global stakeholders and key milestones
Preferred
Experience at a large alternative asset manager and/or in consulting (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with Legal, Risk, and/or Compliance domains and the delivery expectations common to regulated functions
Practical experience experimenting with AI-enabled tools to improve productivity (e.g., documentation synthesis, reporting automation, backlog hygiene)
Lucidchart (preferred)
Benefits
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)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
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
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
Recent News
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