Director Product Management, QSC Audio

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

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.

Job Summary

As Director of Product Management, you will lead and develop a talented team towards achieving QSC’s product strategy and business goals for our portfolio of award-winning DSP-driven active loudspeakers, software control apps and accessories. You will be responsible for product portfolio performance, the growth and success of your product management team, development and maintenance of product roadmaps, and the execution of strategic initiatives. You will play a key leadership role in determining product strategy, setting direction, forming important partnerships, championing voice of the customer within the organization, and building a high-performance team. You must have a willingness to travel (up to 25%) including international travel. This role reports directly to QSC Audio executive leadership.

DRIVE EXECUTION OF THE PRODUCT STRATEGY

• Establish and implement a short-term product roadmap and long-term product strategy, in collaboration with the sales, marketing, product development, and executive team to ensure successful execution of the company’s business strategy and financial goals.
• Ensure on-schedule readiness of all phase-gate deliverables (market requirements, product requirements, software requirements and business case documents) for all pending development programs.
• Bring clarity throughout the organization around short-term product roadmap and overall long-term product strategy. Socialize upcoming programs and risks to ensure cross-functional understanding of impact to their department.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

BUILD EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT TEAM

• Manage individuals across the product management team including recruiting, onboarding, third-party contracting, setting objectives, talent development and ensuring high performance of all team members in meeting execution milestones.
• Oversee new product definition and ensure the User Experience and Out-of-Box Experience for all NPI products meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive Market Research & Competitive Intelligence within the team, helping them to integrate outputs into strategic recommendations that guide decision-making & strategies.
• Instill a team culture that achieves greater insight into user-requirements and target applications through market research; nurture a frequent cadence of focused VOC discussion with channel partners and targeted end-users to shape portfolio & individual product development. Additionally, conduct focus groups, end-user surveys and in-person customer visits.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of competitive products’ current offerings and be able to eff