Product Manager -Hardware (Hybrid / Decatur, GA)

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to manage our Residential Linear product categories including Wraps, Undercabinet, & Tapelight. The ideal candidate will be responsible to lead and drive the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned Residential projects, ensuring the projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the stakeholders. This will enable us to accelerate sales growth, product vitality, and margin improvements across assigned categories! 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Understand customer base, applications, and competitors for assigned categories as needed to develop competitive solutions and generate sales growth. 

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders. 

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. 

• Manage project expectations while providing timely escalation for product deviations as needed to mitigate quality and/or supply chain risks. 

• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders including timely updates on project status, milestones, and any changes to the project plan. 

• Work with company support teams including product support, sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, and sales to support product categories and new product launches. 

• Present and provide product training for assigned product categories and other Residential categories for any and all support teams, channel partners, and customers. 

• Lead, inspire, and influence the team to work according to the product development system with phase gates, milestones, and predefined deliverables. 

• Have a basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques that allows one to lead and challenge the team. 

• Drive KPI compliance with the team, including but not limited to phase gate compliance and performance tracking of productivity, margins, quality, ship promise compliance, and sales growth. 

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field. MBA a plus. 

• 4+ years of experience in product management, preferably within the lighting industry. 

• Strong communicator and team player. 

• Strong understanding of product development life cycle. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively. 

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 

• Proficiency in project management tools and software. 

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of lighting industry sales channels, key influencers, and primary decision makers. 

• Direct knowledge of tapelight products, applications, and key competitors.