Account Director, Data Centers

H-E Parts; North (SC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is looking for an experienced Account Director to lead strategic initiatives and collaborate on renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of account management experience and a strong ability to build relationships. This role offers remote flexibility and comprehensive employee benefits including health care and financial wellbeing options.

Benefits

Health care benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Enhanced leave programs

Qualifications

• 12+ years of account management experience preferred.
• 5+ years of working with data center customers.
• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment.
• Proven track record of motivating and influencing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to integrate renewable energy into transmission systems.
• Analyze system performance and recommend optimization strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key utility and industry stakeholders.
• Present technical insights and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Technical acumen

Travel

Motivational skills

Problem resolution

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business-related discipline

MBA

Job description

Overview

Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States

Job ID: R0107102

Date Posted: 2025-09-26

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just powering the grid—we’re transforming it. As a global leader in energy solutions, we’re driving the future of grid integration, digitalization, and sustainability. This opportunity places you at the heart of innovation, where your expertise will help shape resilient, intelligent, and clean energy systems.

You’ll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration and creativity, working across disciplines to deliver strategic solutions for some of the most complex challenges in the power industry. Whether you’re optimizing transmission infrastructure, enhancing grid reliability, or building long-term partnerships with key stakeholders, your work will have a direct impact on communities and industries worldwide.

We’re looking for professionals who are passionate about energy transformation and eager to make a difference. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, innovate with impact, and grow with a company that values inclusion, integrity, and ingenuity—this is your opportunity to energize your career. Account Director will be based Seattle, WA or Raleigh, NC.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead strategic initiatives to integrate renewable energy into transmission systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver grid modernization projects
• Analyze system performance and recommend optimization strategies
• Develop and maintain relationships with key utility and industry stakeholders
• Support digital transformation efforts across grid operations
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable energy solutions
• Present technical insights and strategic recommendations to leadership
• Drive innovation in grid reliability and resilience
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in technical (engineering) or business-related discipline required. MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of account management experience preferred
• 5+ years of working with data center customers-preferably hyperscale clients.
• Diversity of experience – multiple products, customers, countries, market segments, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a matrixed team environment.
• Must be able to motivate and influence others.
• Experience with customers including sales, problem resolution, relationship building.
• Strong business acumen.
• Travel Required
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision
• Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

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