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Form of workWe 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.
Emergency lighting is our passion! IOTA is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of spec-grade emergency lighting components. Our mission critical technologies help to keep the lights on during emergency situations and have even been used aboard NASA space stations.
IOTA is part of Acuity Brands, a North American market leader and one of the world's largest providers of lighting solutions.
The Product Manager lights the way through their responsibility of the product line for the assigned IOTA product or collection of products. This product line manager will oversee the product development process for new products from product design to launch, work cross-functionally throughout the IOTA, DLC, DLN matrix, execute product strategy and provide product support through various sales channels.
This role will drive accountabilities for all facets of the product line management, including understanding market demands, technology trends, and the competitive landscape. This role is responsible for contributing to the product roadmap, pricing management and product launch. Leading through influence and collaboration with the appropriate partners on marketing and sales strategy. Must be highly creative and comfortable working with a wide degree of independence and latitude. Must be highly effective at relationship building and maintenance. The position reports to the Director of Product Management.
- Drive product line management of selected products. Plan the launch of new products and releases and manage the cross-functional implementation of the plan.
- Understanding and executing the business strategy for the assigned products.
- Engaging and supporting internal and external customers.
- Driving alignment within product portfolio and Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) operations and product groups.
- Support the execution of product lifecycle management (PLM).
- Gathering inputs to assist in the creation of business strategy (i.e. situational analysis, market landscape, baseline for roadmap, etc.).
- Support the development of business cases.
- Establishing and creating customer experience matrix (CEM).
- Participating in conceptual and detail design event (CDE/DDE).
- Participate in the development of the product marketing strategy for the assigned products.
- Participate in the commercialization/validation of products and technology through supply chain.
- Participate in NPI (New Product Introduction) strategy development and support efforts (training, etc.).
- Participate in product and technical training for internal and external teams (tradeshows, customer presentations, etc.)
- Support pricing based on market, trends, price bands, etc.
- Enabling and supporting matrix partner needs.
- Developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to create project vision and goals.
- Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria.
- Ability to effectively develop, communicate and execute product strategy/roadmap.
- Ability to learn, retain, communicate product information.
- Ability to evaluate a products potential through data.
- Industry knowledge of competitive advantage and availability
- Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding of mechanical and electrical design.
- In-depth understanding of the lighting market.
- Proven experience with solid state lighting and product/project management teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal skills, both verbal and written, to effectively understand and express complex issues and solutions.
- Knowledge of Acuity Brands products; includes product, functionality, specifications, etc
- 21-40%
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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The range for this position is $78,500 to $147,000. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location.
