Product Manager Senior - Corporate Solutions

We 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 use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.  
 
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. 

Job Summary

Are you eager to drive significant advancements in our HR operations and system efficiencies? Interested in leading critical HR system integrations that bridge Tech, HR, Finance, and Corporate Operations? Join Acuity Brands as a Corporate Solutions Product Manager to spearhead our initiatives in the HR domain and provide support to Legal, EHS, Corporate Facilities, and Corporate Physical Security.
 

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated professional to lead the management of our Corporate Solutions, primarily focusing on the HR domain using SAP Success Factors. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the implementation of new features, upgrades, and comprehensive HR reporting. Additionally, you will manage both inbound and outbound integrations, including finance master data and connections to ERPs, Concur, Payroll, and other employee accounting tools. Secondary product management responsibilities include Legal, EHS, Corporate Facilities, and Corporate Physical Security, with priorities aligned accordingly. If you have a strong background in HR system implementations and a passion for enhancing organizational efficiency through technology, we invite you to help us transform our corporate solutions landscape and achieve new levels of strategic success.
 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• HR System Management: Lead the product management for SAP Success Factors and additional HR domain tools, ensuring the implementation of new features, system upgrades, and robust HR reporting that meets business needs and compliance standards.
• Integration Leadership: Manage inbound and outbound integrations for HR systems, including finance master data and connections to ERPs, Concur, Payroll, and other relevant systems.
• Data Excellence: Ensure critical data is certified at system of record to maintain strong governance around PII data structures and serve integration needs with confidence.
• Collaboration Across Teams: Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, Tech, Finance, Legal, EHS, Corporate Facilities, and Corporate Physical Security teams to ensure the integrated solutions support cross-functional needs. Facilitate stakeholder meetings to align goals, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Strategic Planning and Execution: Take ownership of and manage the product roadmap for HR and other corporate domains, identifying opportunities for process improvements and technological advancements.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with system integrations and process changes. Develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Performance Tracking: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the HR systems and integrations. Regularly review performance data to guide continuous improvement efforts.
• Change Management: Lead change management activities to promote adoption of the new systems and processes. Provide training and support to end-users to ensure smooth transitions and sustained benefits.
   

To Be Successful in This Role

• Holistic Understanding: You must have the ability to view and understand the interconnectedness of HR, operations, and technology within the company. Your focus should be on delivering impactful technology that drives operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• User-Centric Design and Empathy: Passion for creating intuitive, easy-to-use HR systems designe