Account Director, Data Center

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>Remote - California, United States<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0099855<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2025-07-07<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Sales, Marketing &amp; Product Management<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Schedule:&nbsp;</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Remote:</b></p>Yes<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><p>Here’s a dynamic and inclusive job advertisement based on your template and the provided position description:</p><p><b>Job Title:</b> Account Director – Data Centers</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>Are you ready to shape the future of energy in one of the world’s most dynamic industries? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a passionate and strategic Account Leader to drive growth and innovation with one of our key data center clients. Based in the vibrant <b>San Francisco Bay Area</b>, this is your chance to become a trusted advisor to a major hyperscale customer, leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact.</p><p>You’ll be at the forefront of the energy transition, working across business units to deliver integrated solutions that power the digital world. This is more than a sales role—it’s a leadership opportunity to influence strategy, build long-term partnerships, and make it easier for customers to do business with us. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are excited by the opportunity to lead from the front, we want to hear from you.</p><h3>How You’ll Make an Impact</h3><ul><li>Build and nurture executive-level relationships with a strategic data center customer</li><li>Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive account strategy</li><li>Drive growth by aligning customer needs with Hitachi Energy’s innovative solutions</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams across five business units</li><li>Act as the central point of contact for all customer interactions and escalations</li><li>Represent customer interests internally while supporting business unit goals</li><li>Mentor and guide internal teams to ensure alignment and success</li><li>Lead strategic negotiations and manage complex projects</li><li><b>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</b></li></ul><h3>Your Background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business; MBA preferred</li><li>12+ years of experience in account management</li><li>5+ years working with data center clients, ideally hyperscale</li><li>Proven success in matrixed, cross-functional environments</li><li>Strong business acumen and strategic thinking</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills</li><li><b>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States</b></li><li><b>Role will be based in San Francisco, CA area</b></li></ul><h3>More About Us</h3><ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we’re accelerating a sustainable energy future for all—join us and be part of something bigger.</li><li>We offer global career development, inclusive culture, and the chance to work on transformative projects that matter.</li></ul><p>Would you like this formatted for a job board or internal posting as well?</p></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><i>Equal Employment Opportunity</i></b> <b><i><span><span><span><span><span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</i> </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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