Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Work location:

This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Product Manager lights the way through their responsibility for all aspects of product life cycle management for the Outdoor Controls (DTL®) product line. This leader will own their business segment and work cross-functionally throughout the matrix to ensure key performance indicators (KPI’s) are driven through the group and organization. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development of the business strategy through an understanding of the market, technology trends, and competition, while driving new product development and life cycle management of the product line. Must be highly creative and comfortable working with a wide degree of independence and latitude. Must be highly effective at relationship building and maintenance. May influence the work of other internal matrix partners or external business associates to achieve positive results for the Outdoor Controls business.

Key Responsibilities

Business Execution

Achieving business goals and key performance indicators (KPI’s); includes accountability for top line sales, product vitality, margin, and quality
Understanding and executing the product strategy
Project and deployment management of networked controls solutions
Engaging and supporting internal and external customers

Business Strategy

Aligning product roadmap with business strategy and priorities
Gathering inputs to assist in creation of strategy (i.e. situational analysis, market landscape, baseline for roadmap, etc.)
Implementing the strategy to drive product decisions within the group

New Product Development

Understanding the direct and utility controls market, products, and competitors
Identifying product / market opportunities
Developing compelling business cases
Establishing and creating customer experience matrix (CEM) to define new product requirements
Leading NPI product development process, including making key decisions in the product specification
Developing the marketing and communications strategy for the new product
Executing on the go-to-market strategy for the product, including leading the launch process and post-launch activities

Life Cycle Management

Contributing to Integrated Business Plan (IBP) to manage business forecast and product life cycle, including product line rationalization
Setting price and managing margin based on market, trends, business targets, etc.
Acting as the subject matter expert to support sales and customer resolution teams

Project Management and Services

Partnering with project, services, and implementation teams to support successful networked controls deployments
Leading recurring meetings to drive project success for all stakeholders
Identifying new market opportunities to grow services revenue

Product Support

Becoming a subject matter expert for controls products
Collaborating with partners across various departments to achieve business objectives
Providing timely responses to requests for information and assistance to both external and internal customers

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of three years of relevant experience; networked lighting controls experience preferred
Demonstrated successful development and/or launch of multiple products
Demonstrated technical understanding of product category and market dynamics
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

Travel Requirements

up to 20% of travel is expected in this position

Salary Range

The range for this position is $84,500.00 to $182,800.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.