Program Manager, Legal and Compliance Technology

Program Manager, Legal Risk & Compliance Technology Ares is seeking a Program Manager, Legal Risk & Compliance (LRC) Technology to join Corporate Technology, reporting to the Head of Corporate Technology. This role will drive execution, governance, and stakeholder alignment across a portfolio of initiatives supporting Legal, Risk, and Compliance technology. The ideal candidate is a high-performing, client-oriented program managerexceptionally organized, detail-driven, and fast-movingwho communicates crisply and maintains tight follow-through. They are comfortable engaging with senior business stakeholders as well as collaborating day-to-day with hands-on technology teams. This person takes direction well, executes thoughtfully, and maintains a high cadence of communication to keep leaders informed and teams aligned. Experience from a large alternative asset manager and/or a consulting background is strongly preferred. Primary Functions and Essential 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 leadershiptranslate 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. Qualifications 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. Experience Required Strong proficiency with: Jira / Confluence (required) Smartsheet (required) PowerPoint and Excel (required) Lucidchart (preferred) 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. Preferred Qualifications 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). General Requirements 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. Reporting Relationships Product Manager, Legal & Compliance Systems Compensation $200k - $250k The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. 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.

Created: 2026-03-10