Director - High Performance Computing Solutions

Rittal; Schaumburg, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rittal is seeking a Director for Hugh Performance Computing Solutions in Schaumburg, IL or remote. The role leads HPC customer strategy, drives growth across cloud, AI, and data center segments, and serves as the executive relationship leader for major accounts, delivering enclosure systems, power, cooling, and related infrastructure.

The position requires strong commercial leadership, technical acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to scale deployments and partnerships, with 50–75% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, IT, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years in data center infrastructure, IT systems, thermal management, or related industries.
• 5+ years leading customer-facing teams or strategic accounts.
• Experience with hyperscale, cloud, AI, colocation, or large enterprise customers.
• Knowledge of data center infra, enclosure systems, power distribution, cooling, direct liquid cooling, high-density computing.
• Proven in complex commercial negotiations and strategic business planning.
• Willingness to travel 50–75%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Leadership: develop and execute North American HPC growth strategy.
• Customer Relationship Management: establish executive-level relationships and lead reviews.
• Solution Development & Delivery: collaborate with Engineering, Product, Operations to deliver solutions.
• Financial Management: own revenue growth, pricing strategies, and forecasting.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: lead teams across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, PM.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive relationships

Sales forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/IT/Supply Chain

Job description

Director - Hugh Performance Computing Solutions

Compensation Range: 140,000 - 190,000 -200,000+ Variable Bonus

Location: Schaumburg, IL or Remote

Position Summary

The Director, HPC Solutions is responsible for leading Rittal's HPC customer strategy, business growth, and solution development across major cloud, AI, and data center customers. This role serves as the executive relationship leader for assigned HPC accounts and drives the successful delivery of enclosure systems, power distribution solutions, thermal management technologies, liquid cooling solutions, and related infrastructure offerings. The role requires strong commercial leadership, technical acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to support large-scale deployments and long-term strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Leadership

• Develop and execute the North American HPC growth strategy.
• Identify new opportunities within cloud, AI, colocation, and HPC markets.
• Build multi-year account plans aligned with customer expansion initiatives.
• Partner with global Rittal teams to support strategic customer requirements and international projects.

Customer Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with HPC customers.
• Act as the primary escalation point for strategic business, operational, and technical issues.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and executive customer meetings.
• Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and account expansion initiatives.

Solution Development & Delivery

• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Lead introduction of new products, product transitions, and customized infrastructure solutions.
• Support deployment of rack systems, power distribution, cooling technologies, direct liquid cooling systems, and integrated data center solutions.
• Ensure projects achieve customer quality, delivery, and performance expectations.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts.

Financial Management

• Own revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, and business planning for HPC accounts.
• Develop pricing strategies and commercial proposals.
• Monitor KPIs related to sales growth, margin performance, customer satisfaction, and project execution.
• Support contract negotiations and long-term commercial agreements.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead and influence teams across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Project Management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, responsiveness, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop high-performing talent supporting HPC customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in data center infrastructure, IT systems, electrical products, thermal management, or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing customer-facing teams or strategic accounts.
• Proven experience supporting hyperscale, cloud, AI, colocation, or large enterprise customers.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data center infrastructure
  • Enclosure systems
  • Power distribution
  • Cooling technologies
  • Direct liquid cooling
  • High-density computing environments
• Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and strategic business planning.
• Willingness to travel 50-75%.

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