Account Director, Data Centers (Seattle)

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

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 in the Seattle, WA area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical (engineering) or business-related discipline required.
• 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.
• Experience with customers including sales, problem resolution, relationship building.
• Strong business acumen.
• Must be based in Seattle, WA area
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees