Senior Director, Marketing

Hitachi Solutions • Full-time • Chicago, IL, US • 3w ago

Company Description

Hitachi Solutions is a global Microsoft solutions integrator passionate about developing and delivering industry-focused solutions that support our clients to deliver on their business transformation goals. Our industry focus, expertise, and intellectual property is what truly sets us apart. We have earned, and continue to maintain, a strategic relationship with Microsoft. Recognized for our achievements - teaming with our clients to deliver innovative digital solutions and services - is how we have achieved year after year recognition.
As their trusted advisor, we support our clients to deliver on their strategic business initiatives as they unify, automate, and modernize their data and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance their customer’s experience. Our over 3,000 team members across 14 countries, and our 18 years of 100% focus on Microsoft technologies and business applications, is how we deliver excellence through expert services and industry-focused cloud solutions.
A part of Hitachi, Ltd., our company has a long and rich history of innovation, financial strength, and international presence of one of the world’s largest companies. Since 1910, Hitachi, Ltd. has been a leader in manufacturing innovative products and solutions that support industry and social infrastructure around the globe supported by 303,000 employees in over 100 countries and across 864 companies.

Job Description

The Sr. Director, Marketing will be a dynamic leader responsible for building and executing an end-to-end marketing strategy that amplifies the Hitachi Solutions Americas brand, drives demand generation, and delivers measurable business outcomes. This leader will own the development of comprehensive go-to-market (GTM) strategies in alignment with the company's business goals and in close collaboration with Microsoft’s marketing priorities. The Sr. Director, Marketing will lead all aspects of marketing, including brand management, communications, social media, events, and thought leadership, both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategy & GTM Development

Develop and execute an innovative and data-driven go-to-market (GTM) strategy that elevates Hitachi Solutions' position in the marketplace, aligns with Microsoft’s solution priorities, and targets key industries.
Collaborate closely with sales leadership to ensure marketing strategies are aligned with business goals and that marketing campaigns effectively generate demand and accelerate sales opportunities across the pipeline.
Lead the creation and deployment of targeted marketing initiatives across all channels, including digital marketing, events, content, email, and social media, to enhance customer engagement and drive measurable growth.
Ensure the marketing strategy delivers consistent messaging across all channels and platforms, tailoring approaches to specific industries such as retail, financial services, healthcare, and more.

Brand Management & Communications

Own the development and management of the Hitachi Solutions brand—internally and externally—ensuring a cohesive, powerful presence that resonates with customers, partners (including Microsoft), and employees alike.
Lead corporate communications, including PR, media relations, internal messaging, and executive communications, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.
Develop and execute strategies to build awareness of Hitachi Solutions’ thought leadership in key digital transformation areas, including Azure, Dynamics 365, Modern Work, AI, and Security.

Digital & Social Media Marketing

Lead and grow the company’s presence on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) to drive engagement, thought leadership, and brand advocacy.
Craft and implement a social media strategy that maximizes reach and engagement, positioning Hitachi Solutions as a leader in the Microsoft ecosystem and digital transformation space.
Leverage data-driven insights and analytics to continuously refine the digital and social media strategy, ensuring optimal performance and return on investment (ROI).

Events & Demand Generation

Oversee the planning, management, and execution of high-impact events—both virtual and in-person—including industry conferences, Microsoft-sponsored events, customer workshops, webinars, and executive roundtables.
Design and implement demand generation campaigns that build brand awareness, nurture customer relationships, and drive qualified leads into the sales pipeline.
Own the execution of integrated marketing campaigns that drive customer acquisition and growth, coordinating closely with sales to ensure campaigns meet lead generation and sales conversion objectives.

Partner & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work in strategic partnership with Microsoft’s marketing teams to ensure close alignment on co-marketing initiatives, maximizing joint marketing investments, resources, and GTM campaigns.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, product management, and pre-sales, to ensure marketing efforts support business development goals and customer needs.
Develop close working relationships with executive leadership to ensure marketing priorities are aligned with overall business strategy and objectives.

Customer Insights & Market Research

Lead efforts to gather customer insights, market research, and competitive analysis to inform the marketing strategy and ensure Hitachi Solutions’ offerings are relevant and compelling to target audiences.
Stay at the forefront of market trends in cloud technologies, digital transformation, and Microsoft solutions to ensure marketing strategies are cutting-edge and highly targeted.
Continuously optimize marketing performance through data-driven decision-making, adjusting campaigns based on analytics, customer feedback, and performance metrics.

Leadership & Team Development

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and accountability.
Provide leadership and guidance in key areas of marketing including communications, digital marketing, content creation, social media management, and public relations.
Cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and development within the team, encouraging the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies that drive marketing excellence.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (MBA or other advanced degrees preferred).
10+ years of experience in marketing leadership roles, with a proven track record of developing and executing successful GTM strategies in a technology-driven environment.
Deep experience managing multi-channel marketing strategies, demand generation, brand management, social media, and events for B2B enterprises.
Prior experience in Microsoft-focused marketing and a strong understanding of Microsoft’s solution offerings, including Azure, Dynamics 365, Modern Work, and Security.

Skills

Strategic Marketing Leadership: Demonstrated ability to craft and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that deliver measurable business results, from brand awareness to demand generation.
Brand and Communications Expertise: Deep expertise in managing corporate brands and communications strategies across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment.
Digital Marketing Mastery: Expertise in creating and executing digital marketing strategies, with a focus on performance-driven results and engagement.
Sales Collaboration: Proven ability to align marketing efforts with sales teams, driving strong collaboration to maximize sales pipeline growth and conversion.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to leverage customer insights, analytics, and market research to refine marketing strategies and improve ROI.
Team Building and Leadership: Strong leadership experience, with a proven track record of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing marketing teams.

Competencies

Teamwork
Impact and Influence
Client Focus
Strategic Thinking
Adaptability

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Additional Information

Base Salary Pay Range*: $170,000 to $245,000

*The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

Other Compensation / Benefit Overview

In addition to Base Salary, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the following plans / programs, upon satisfying all hiring requirements:

Bonus Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance and Disability Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Arrangements including Remote Work

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

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