Account Director, Data Centers

Hitachi

Seattle, WA

Full Time

Director

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Account Director - Data Centers at Hitachi Energy is a strategic leadership role focused on driving growth, strengthening relationships, and delivering innovative solutions to hyperscale data center clients. Based in Seattle, Northern Virginia, or the San Francisco Bay Area, the role involves leading account planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, and acting as a trusted advisor to key customers in the energy and data center sectors, with a mission to promote sustainability and connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Build and nurture long-term relationships with senior executives at key data center accounts
Lead strategic account planning and execution to drive revenue and customer satisfaction
Coordinate cross-functional teams across five business units to deliver integrated solutions
Represent the voice of the customer within Hitachi Energy and resolve complex challenges
Identify growth opportunities and lead high-impact solution development
Mentor and guide internal teams to align with account strategy
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business; MBA preferred
12+ years of account management experience, ideally in complex, matrixed environments
5+ years working with data center clients, preferably hyperscale
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
Experience managing global or multi-regional accounts
Candidate must already have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
Willingness to travel approximately 50%

Nice to Have

Experience in the energy sector or with sustainable solutions
Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
MBA (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

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

Working at Hitachi

Hitachi Energy prides itself on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support employees' financial, physical, mental wellbeing, and personal development. The company values collaboration, innovation, and making a positive impact through sustainable energy solutions.

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