Senior Development Operations Associate
Prologis, Chicago, IL, United States
Senior Development Operations Associate
At Prologis, we don't just lead the industrywe define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of onenot just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.
A day in the life
The Senior Development Operations associate leads partner onboarding, contract administration, and operational infrastructure for the U.S. Energy Development team, which identifies and advances on-site energy projects.
This role drives standardized processes across onboarding, contracts, governance, and legal coordination, serving as a subject matter expert and change leader. The position enables scalable growth, reduces operational risk, and creates clarity for internal stakeholders
Key responsibilities include:
Partner Onboarding & Operational Enablement
Own end-to-end onboarding of external development partners, ensuring operational readiness and compliance
Develop standardized procedures, tools, and training to drive consistency and scalability
Serve as primary escalation point for onboarding and process governance
Contract & Governance Oversight
Provide operational governance for Development Work Orders and related contract processes
Partner with Legal and Development to ensure structured, compliant, and repeatable execution
Maintain visibility into contract milestones and accountability
Project Setup & Legal Coordination
Oversee accurate project setup to support reporting, forecasting, compliance, and execution
Coordinate entity formation and maintain project-level compliance frameworks
Act as central liaison for legal and structural process alignment
Process Design & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures across development operations
Identify operational risks and inefficiencies; design scalable solutions
Drive cross-functional alignment to transition workflows from reactive to proactive
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the operational bridge between internal teams and external partners
Promote clarity, accountability, and scalable infrastructure to support growth
Building blocks for success
Required:
Experience in partner management, contract administration, development operations, or project operations
Strong understanding of operational workflows, governance, and contract processes
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Sales, and Operations
Exceptional organizational and documentation skills
Experience building and implementing scalable processes
Confident leading trainings and serving as a subject matter expert
Preferred:
Background in energy, infrastructure, construction, or related development environments preferred
Hiring Salary Range of: $85,000 - $120,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
People First
Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.
When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Location:
Denver, Colorado
Additional Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, New York, New York, San Francisco, California
At Prologis, we don't just lead the industrywe define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of onenot just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.
A day in the life
The Senior Development Operations associate leads partner onboarding, contract administration, and operational infrastructure for the U.S. Energy Development team, which identifies and advances on-site energy projects.
This role drives standardized processes across onboarding, contracts, governance, and legal coordination, serving as a subject matter expert and change leader. The position enables scalable growth, reduces operational risk, and creates clarity for internal stakeholders
Key responsibilities include:
Partner Onboarding & Operational Enablement
Own end-to-end onboarding of external development partners, ensuring operational readiness and compliance
Develop standardized procedures, tools, and training to drive consistency and scalability
Serve as primary escalation point for onboarding and process governance
Contract & Governance Oversight
Provide operational governance for Development Work Orders and related contract processes
Partner with Legal and Development to ensure structured, compliant, and repeatable execution
Maintain visibility into contract milestones and accountability
Project Setup & Legal Coordination
Oversee accurate project setup to support reporting, forecasting, compliance, and execution
Coordinate entity formation and maintain project-level compliance frameworks
Act as central liaison for legal and structural process alignment
Process Design & Continuous Improvement
Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures across development operations
Identify operational risks and inefficiencies; design scalable solutions
Drive cross-functional alignment to transition workflows from reactive to proactive
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as the operational bridge between internal teams and external partners
Promote clarity, accountability, and scalable infrastructure to support growth
Building blocks for success
Required:
Experience in partner management, contract administration, development operations, or project operations
Strong understanding of operational workflows, governance, and contract processes
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Sales, and Operations
Exceptional organizational and documentation skills
Experience building and implementing scalable processes
Confident leading trainings and serving as a subject matter expert
Preferred:
Background in energy, infrastructure, construction, or related development environments preferred
Hiring Salary Range of: $85,000 - $120,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target) to be determined by the candidate's location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
People First
Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.
When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Location:
Denver, Colorado
Additional Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, New York, New York, San Francisco, California