Account Director, Data Centers

Hitachi Energy; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking an Account Director to lead strategic initiatives in integrating renewable energy into transmission systems. This role is pivotal in fostering relationships with industry stakeholders and driving innovation in grid resilience. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in account management, particularly with data center clients. A competitive benefits package is offered, supporting personal and professional development.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Program with company match

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 12+ years of account management experience preferred.
• 5+ years of working with data center customers, preferably hyperscale clients.
• Experience in a matrixed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to integrate renewable energy into transmission systems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key utility and industry stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in grid reliability and resilience.

Skills

Account management experience

Relationship building

Strong business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline

MBA

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