Backend Software Engineering Senior Manager - Manufacturing and Inbound Supply Chain

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. 

Position Summary & Location

Acuity Inc. is hiring a strategic Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team focused on building and maintaining scalable, mission-critical solutions for our Manufacturing and Inbound Supply Chain operations. This Senior Software Engineering Manager is crucial to Acuity's growth and success as it involves overseeing custom software development and integrating with third-party SaaS platforms. As we kick off a multi-year ERP transformation initiative, your leadership will help ensure seamless interoperability with Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Management (SCM). This Senior Software Engineering Manager will drive transformation, foster innovation, optimize processes, and deliver technical solutions supporting supplier collaboration, purchase order management, and manufacturing execution.

 

This role works remotely from the United States.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Leading the design, development, and maintenance of custom applications that support manufacturing operations and inbound supply chain workflows.
• Managing integrations with SaaS platforms (e.g., supplier portals) and enterprise systems to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency.
• Driving automation and data delivery initiatives across the supply chain and manufacturing tech stack.
• Mentoring and developing a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with product managers, business stakeholders, and leadership to define technical requirements and align project roadmaps with strategic goals.
• Ensuring adherence to security, data governance, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Establishing and enforcing best practices for software development, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes.
• Overseeing project delivery timelines, budgets, and resource planning to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
• Defining and monitoring performance metrics, including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and driving improvements based on performance insights.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, support professional development plans, and promote a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including cloud development, .NET development, and domain-driven design, is required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing software engineering teams, including mentoring, performance management, and career development, is required.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies is required.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud development specific to Azure is ideal.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and middleware technologies is preferred.
• Hands-on enterprise-scale experience with Oracle Fusion SCM modules and SaaS integrations is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud applications and their integration patterns is preferred.
• A strong understanding of supply chain and manufacturing processes is required, particularly sourcing, procurement, and production operatio