Account Director, Data Centers - Hyperscaler

Location: Austin, Texas, United States Job ID: R0148189 Date Posted: 2026-10-22 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Sales, Marketing & Product Management Job Schedule:  Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The Opportunity   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. 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.  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.  While role can be managed remotely, the candidate should be based near Austin, TX.    How You’ll Make an Impact   Build and nurture executive-level relationships with a strategic data center customer  Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive account strategy  Drive growth by aligning customer needs with Hitachi Energy’s innovative solutions  Coordinate cross-functional teams across five business units  Act as the central point of contact for all customer interactions and escalations  Represent customer interests internally while supporting business unit goals  Mentor and guide internal teams to ensure alignment and success  Lead strategic negotiations and manage complex projects  Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.  Your Background   12+ years of experience in sales / account management  5+ years within the energy / power sector, selling similar solutions Hitachi Energy  Ideally 5+ years working with data center clients, ideally hyperscalers  Proven success in matrixed, cross-functional environments  Strong business acumen and strategic thinking  Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills  Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States  30% travel  Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred  More About Us   Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans  Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions  Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays  Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs  Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.