Senior Director Project Manager DFW- Engineering (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. 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Sr. Director Business Process Improvement (DFX) to join our dynamic Supply Chain Strategy team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in driving the design for excellence philosophy into our culture and product development process. Your expertise will ensure that our products not only lead industry performance but also optimize for efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the product enhancing our operational productivity and competitiveness. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for design excellence in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team and shape the future of our products and processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and contribute to the success of our organization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for incorporating DFX philosophy into our product development and supply chain processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align  initiatives with business goals and objectives and bring this philosophy to life in select products.
• Project Management:  Work closely with product design, engineering, sourcing and manufacturing teams to lead multi-functional, multi-faceted project.  Lead the specific project planning and coordination from day to day tasks to high level planning, scheduling, risk management and budgeting.  Champion needed change management activities.
• Product Development Process:  Lead redesign of Product Development Process to incorporate voice of supply chain and the DFX philosophy.  Set up continuous improvement process to ensure go forward optimization of DFX as the culture thrives.
• Design Optimization:  Oversee portfolio of efforts to redesign existing products or develop new designs that are inherently compatible with outlined "Xs". Ensure that designs consider factors such as ease of assembly, modular components, and compatibility with automated assembly lines as well as packaging.
• DFX Expertise:  Leverage DFX expertise to build acumen within in teams; establish DFX as a competency with needed training program and experiences; & cultivate a culture that enables DFX mindset.
• Collaboration:  Foster strong collaboration between product design, engineering, sourcing and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of principles. Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing to drive a unified approach to design.
• Risk Management:  Anticipate and mitigate potential challenges related to automation integration. Identify design constraints, production bottlenecks, and potential failure points to develop proactive solutions that minimize disruptions
• Cross-functional Leadership:  Lead and mentor a team of engineers and specialists. Provide guidance and expertise to guide the team's efforts in optimizing product design in all aspects.  Establish a common ground, align on specific approach, and provide direction to individuals in multiple locations and disciplines.
• Performance Tracking:  Develop metrics and KPIs to monitor the success and impact of the DFX program across existing product portfolio and new product introduction. Regularly assess the efficiency gains, quality improvements, and cost savings achieved.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the discipline.
• Lead and participate in Art of the Possible events to improve ABL processes.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 9-12 years of experience 
• Strong appetite to innovate and lead with speed & accuracy.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in product design, manufacturing, or related engineering roles, with a focus on Design for Excellence in the development process.
• In-depth understanding of Design for Excellence (DFX) and related engineering practices.
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