Data Center Service Segment Leader Europe

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a senior leader to develop and execute market and account strategies across Europe, expanding our service footprint in data centers and renewables. You will collaborate with Global INLs, Account Managers, and regional Service teams to shape a long-term growth plan for the full Hitachi Energy Service portfolio, driving reliability, efficiency, and sustainability goals.

You will identify opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and promote innovative service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in market development, strategic sales, or business management.
• Proven track record in growth within sustainability-oriented markets (e.g., data centers, renewables).
• Strong knowledge of the European energy market and service business landscape.
• Ability to design and execute regional growth strategies.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with strong data-driven decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the European Service Market and Account Development Strategy.
• Identify and prioritize high-growth segments such as data centers and renewables.
• Expand service offerings and strengthen Hitachi Energy’s market position.
• Collaborate with Global INLs to translate global strategies into regional execution.
• Partner with Account Managers to convert strategic opportunities into long-term value.
• Build strong internal collaboration across Marketing, Sales, and Service teams.
• Act as the voice of the customer to align service offerings with market needs.
• Drive measurable growth in service revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Promote innovation in service delivery and digital solutions.
• Share best practices across European markets to accelerate performance.

Skills

Market development

Strategic sales

Business management

English fluency

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering/BA/Marketing degree

Job description

Job Description

Hitachi Energy is accelerating the growth of its Service Business across Europe. In this strategic role, you will lead the development and execution of market and account strategies to expand our service footprint in key segments such as data centers and renewable integration. Your mission: drive sustainable, profitable growth by identifying opportunities, strengthening customer relationships, and fostering collaboration across our European Service organization.

You will work closely with Global Industry Network Leaders, Account Managers, and regional Service teams to shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy for the full Hitachi Energy Service portfolio. This is your chance to influence the energy transition, helping customers achieve reliability, efficiency, and sustainability goals through innovative service solutions.

If you are passionate about market development, customer engagement, and driving measurable business impact in a fast-evolving sector, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and execute the European Service Market and Account Development Strategy.
• Identify and prioritize high-growth segments such as data centers and renewables.
• Expand service offerings and strengthen Hitachi Energy’s market position.
• Collaborate with Global INLs to translate global strategies into regional execution.
• Partner with Account Managers to convert strategic opportunities into long-term value.
• Build strong internal collaboration across Marketing, Sales, and Service teams.
• Act as the voice of the customer to align service offerings with market needs.
• Drive measurable growth in service revenue, market share, and profitability.
• Promote innovation in service delivery and digital solutions.
• Share best practices across European markets to accelerate performance.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Marketing.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in market development, strategic sales, or business management.
• Proven track record in growth within sustainability-oriented markets (e.g., data centers, renewables).
• Strong knowledge of the European energy market and service business landscape.
• Ability to design and execute regional growth strategies.
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Analytical mindset with strong data-driven decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.