The Account Manager – Program Management

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan

Bonus program

Assistance program

Wellness program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. seeks an Account Manager – Program Management to coordinate commercial, contractual and operational activities for Western Canada energy programs. You will work with customers, business units, legal counsel, and internal teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.

The role emphasizes relationship building, risk mitigation, and governance processes across multiple functions, with flexibility toward hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; electrical discipline preferred.
• Minimum 10 years total professional experience with at least 5 years in customer contact and selling large project solutions.
• Experience in customer relationships, large project programs, commercial activities, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer relationships as a strategic partner on programs and contractual matters.
• Coordinate commercial and contractual discussions to align customer requirements with business priorities.
• Support terms and conditions negotiations and agreement closure with internal teams and external clients.
• Coordinate activities across Business Units to support order execution and delivery commitments.
• Escalate issues to directors and executives when required and assist with risk mitigation.
• Contribute to governance processes and cross-functional collaboration for large energy programs.

Skills

Customer relationship mgmt

Project program management

Contract negotiations

Market knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Energy sector sales

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Job ID: R0131845 Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC. Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity The Account Manager – Program Management supports key customer programs across Western Canada by coordinating commercial, contractual, and operational activities throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with customers, Business Units, project managers, commercial teams, legal counsel, contract managers, and internal stakeholders, you will help align customer requirements with business priorities, support the resolution of complex issues, and facilitate communication across multiple functions. The role includes managing customer relationships, coordinating contract and terms and conditions negotiations, and pre-order and post-order activities, addressing execution challenges, assisting with risk mitigation activities, and supporting governance processes. You will work across Business Units to help align commitments, manage customer expectations, support delivery coordination, and escalatethe critical issues when required. Through collaboration with customers and internal teams, you will contribute to the successful execution of large energy programs that support reliable power infrastructure and advancing energy technologies.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Build and maintain customer relationships by serving as a strategic partner and advisor on customer programs and contractual matters.
• Support the alignment of Business Unit interests and customer requirements during commercial and contractual discussions.
• Work with legal counsel, contract managers, customers, and internal stakeholders to support terms and conditions negotiations and agreement closure.
• Coordinate activities across Business Units and project teams to support successful order execution and delivery commitments.
• Manage customer expectations and assist with the resolution of issues involving multidisciplinary teams.
• Support risk identification, mitigation activities, and commercial alignment to facilitate customer and business agreements.
• Escalate commercial, schedule, performance, or contractual issues to Directors and Executives when required.
• Support process improvement efforts focused on customer needs and operational execution across the order lifecycle.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree is preferably within an electrical discipline.
• Minimum total of 10 years professional experience with at least 5 years directly involved with customer contact and selling large project solutions.
• Experience managing customer relationships, large project programs, commercial activities, contract negotiations, and terms and conditions discussions.
• Knowledge of the energy market and competitors, including sales experience with Developers, EPCs, Data Centers, Oil & Gas, and Renewables preferred.
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and multi-Business Unit collaboration.
• Access learning and development opportunities through cross-functional projects and customer-facing initiatives.
• Receive health and retirement benefits offered by the company.
• Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility consistent with company programs and policies.

More about us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid work from home policy.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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