Intern - Product Management (Remote)

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. 

Program Overview & Location

Are you a driven and talented individual looking for the place to do your best work while developing into an impactful leader? Look no further than the Acuity Brands Internship Program!

The Acuity Brands Internship Program is a 10–12-week experience (May – August, 40 hours/week) designed to develop high-potential candidates into marketing leaders through hands[1]on experiences that connect interns’ strengths and interests with the needs of the business.

 

In addition to making an impact through your participation in key projects and transformative processes, you will have an opportunity to mentor and network with leaders throughout Acuity Brands.

 

It is preferred for interns to only have one or two semesters left in their degree program, so they can be considered for our Leadership Program immediately following the completion of the internship. Our Leadership Program is a full-time, entry level rotational program that allows recent graduates to explore different areas within a functional area. These experiences allow young talent to grow their skill set and network within the company while figuring out what they are passionate about early on in their careers.

 

This position is fully remote.

Primary Responsibilities

While specific projects and activities vary during your internship, you can expect to:

• Develop technology, business, and domain expertise.
• Build a strategic vision for our customer journeys.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, UX designers, sales, marketing, supply chain and operations to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver features that drive sales, acquire new customers, and retain existing clients.
• Impact the re-invention of our technology systems to modernize workflow and experience.

Qualifications

In addition to pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, qualified interns will have:

• Relevant internship or project experience.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – works well with highly cross-functional teams.
• Intellectually curious with a data driven mindset.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience leading teams or organizations preferred.
• User experience and analytics experience preferred.

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 Brands 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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