Senior Product Manager -Commercial Outdoor (Hybrid / Decatur, GA)

Req ID: 11508

Remote Opportunities: Semi-Remote

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.

About this Team:

The Acuity Brands Commercial Outdoor Product Team’s goal is to provide the best lighting solutions to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers and end users. We work collaboratively on all aspects of bringing new lighting products and solutions to market that meet the demands of all types of commercial outdoor applications. The responsibilities of the team include complete business responsibility including full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility of their assigned products.

How you will contribute:

Senior Outdoor Product Managers, has full responsibility for their assigned products including all aspects of product life cycle management and this leader will own their business segment, work cross-functionally throughout the matrix, and drive strategic value to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are driven through the group and organization. This role will drive accountabilities for all facets of product life cycle management, including understanding market demands, technology trends, and the competitive landscape. This role is responsible for managing the strategic product roadmap, development, and launch. Leading through influence and collaboration with the appropriate partners on marketing and sales strategy. 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 lead and influence the work of other team members, internal matrix partners or external business associates.

Business Execution (15%)

Achieving business goals and key performance indicators (KPI); includes accountability for measurements quality, delivery, cost, inventory (QDCI)
Understanding and executing the product strategy
Engaging and supporting internal and external customers

Business Strategy (15%)

Driving alignment within product portfolio and Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) operations and 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 group

New Product Development (30%)

Understanding outdoor lighting market, products, and competitors
Identifying product / market opportunities to exploit
Developing compelling business cases
Establishing and creating customer experience matrix (CEM)
Participating in conceptual and detail design event (CDE/DDE)
Developing marketing and communications strategy for the product
Leading commercialization/validation of product and technology through supply chain
Leading post launch support efforts (training, etc.)

Life Cycle Management (20%)

Phase in/ phase out (PIPO) decisions for all product development
Conducting sales and market trend analysis
Setting price and managing margin based on market, trends, price bands, etc.

Matrix Connectivity (20%)

Enabling and supporting matrix partner needs
Developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders
Conducting product and technical training for internal and external teams (tradeshows, customer presentations, etc.)
Engaging focus factory (PIPO, capacity analysis, inventory management, etc.)

Qualified Applicants will have:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum three years of applicable experience required; Outdoor lighting experience preferred
Demonstrated successful development and launch of multiple products
Navigated strategic changes to product roadmaps and product families
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The range for this position is $109,700.00 to $197,500.00. 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. For a list of our benefits, click here.

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. 

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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.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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