$120K - 180K a year
Lead strategic initiatives for renewable energy integration and grid modernization, manage key utility relationships, support digital transformation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
12+ years account management experience, 5+ years with data center/hyperscale clients, technical or business degree, strong business acumen, and ability to work in matrixed teams.
Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0107102 Date Posted: 2025-09-26 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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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Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
This job posting was last updated on 10/3/2025