Director Product Management - TechnologyWe use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions.
Job SummaryIn the role of Director of Technology, supporting Acuity Brand's Data Excellence domain, you will develop deep technology, business, and domain expertise to define and execute the long-term vision and strategy for the domain. This includes providing thought leadership, innovating on new opportunities, and identifying strategic objectives that align with the overall department and company goals. The successful candidate will also partner with cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, UX designers, and data scientists to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver features that will help Acuity Brands.
Success in this role requires a unique combination of skills and character traits which include: Ability to holistically view and understand Acuity's ecosystems and focus on delivering technology that drives impact.Deep leadership and product strategy experience that will inspire and influence your direct reports, partners, and stakeholders.Relevant experience working with financial and accounting systems.A passion for intuitive, easy to use products designed to reduce cognitive load and improve processes.A desire to drive measurable results in terms of operating efficiency or income.Familiarity with systems-oriented thinking.An unwavering personal integrity and work ethic.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)To be successful at this role, you'll need to: Develop and execute a product strategy that aligns with the overall business goals and objectives.Align with ABL business leadership to create and execute on a technology roadmap.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.Oversee the management and governance of master data.Work with ABL Tech and business stakeholders to integrate data from various sources and systems.Focus on getting to the root cause of the problem versus approaching problems with pre-conceived solutions.Lead a team of product managers and data advisors.Consult and guide business & tech partners on data needs and metrics.Continuously assess and improve master data management processes.In this role you will: Become the domain expert for the Master Data domains.Act with broad scope and autonomy.Seek out, research, and evaluate areas of opportunity.Apply structured thinking to your problems.Own the entire product lifecycle.Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.Champion a strategic product vision that aligns with the overall strategy.Operate effectively in an all-remote environment with up to 10% travel as needed.Skills and Minimum Experience RequiredA bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, marketing, engineering, or computer science.Knowledge of product lifecycle management principles.7+ years of experience in product management.Strong leadership and people management skills.Familiarity with ERP systems.Deep understanding of the Lighting industry.Demonstrated track record of establishing technology strategy.A track record of driving innovation and bringing new products to market.Excellent interpersonal skills.Data driven mindset.Strong communication skills.Preferred Skills and ExperienceMBA with technical orientation.Financial certifications.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 Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.
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