Product Manager Senior - Corporate Solutions

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 SummaryAre you eager to drive significant advancements in our HR operations and system efficiencies? Interested in leading critical HR system integrations that bridge Tech, HR, Finance, and Corporate Operations? Join Acuity Brands as a Corporate Solutions Product Manager to spearhead our initiatives in the HR domain and provide support to Legal, EHS, Corporate Facilities, and Corporate Physical Security.We are seeking an innovative and dedicated professional to lead the management of our Corporate Solutions, primarily focusing on the HR domain using SAP Success Factors. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the implementation of new features, upgrades, and comprehensive HR reporting. Additionally, you will manage both inbound and outbound integrations, including finance master data and connections to ERPs, Concur, Payroll, and other employee accounting tools. Secondary product management responsibilities include Legal, EHS, Corporate Facilities, and Corporate Physical Security, with priorities aligned accordingly. If you have a strong background in HR system implementations and a passion for enhancing organizational efficiency through technology, we invite you to help us transform our corporate solutions landscape and achieve new levels of strategic success.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)HR System Management: Lead the product management for SAP Success Factors and additional HR domain tools, ensuring the implementation of new features, system upgrades, and robust HR reporting that meets business needs and compliance standards.Integration Leadership: Manage inbound and outbound integrations for HR systems, including finance master data and connections to ERPs, Concur, Payroll, and other relevant systems.Data Excellence: Ensure critical data is certified at system of record to maintain strong governance around PII data structures and serve integration needs with confidence.Collaboration Across Teams: Build and maintain strong relationships with HR, Tech, Finance, Legal, EHS, Corporate Facilities, and Corporate Physical Security teams to ensure the integrated solutions support cross-functional needs. Facilitate stakeholder meetings to align goals, timelines, and resource allocation.Strategic Planning and Execution: Take ownership of and manage the product roadmap for HR and other corporate domains, identifying opportunities for process improvements and technological advancements.Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with system integrations and process changes. Develop proactive strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure uninterrupted operations.Performance Tracking: Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the HR systems and integrations. Regularly review performance data to guide continuous improvement efforts.Change Management: Lead change management activities to promote adoption of the new systems and processes. Provide training and support to end-users to ensure smooth transitions and sustained benefits.To Be Successful in This Role Holistic Understanding: You must have the ability to view and understand the interconnectedness of HR, operations, and technology within the company. Your focus should be on delivering impactful technology that drives operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.User-Centric Design and Empathy: Passion for creating intuitive, easy-to-use HR systems designed to reduce cognitive load and streamline processes. Deep empathy for users is essential, enabling you to immerse yourself in their feedback to obtain insights and address the core issues effectively.Data-Driven Decision Making: A robust data-driven mindset is critical. You should be able to clearly identify, articulate, and quantify the key levers that will enhance the performance and functionality of the HR and corporate systems.Proactive Problem Solving: Ability to dive deep into problems without pre-conceived solutions, asking critical questions and gathering necessary information to make informed decisions. Your approach should always be geared towards action and detail, with a focus on understanding and prioritizing cross-functional needs.Strategic Implementation: Drive the implementation of KPIs that enhance accuracy and effectiveness within the HR and corporate processes. You should be able to manage and adapt the product roadmap to align with the broader strategic goals of the organization.Entrepreneurial Mindset: Tackle challenges with an entrepreneurial spirit, balancing different problem-solving approaches and securing buy-in for optimal solutions. Research and understand all aspects of the issues at hand, crafting scenarios that lead to success.Collaborative Execution: Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders, you need strong communication skills and empathy to understand different perspectives and deliver solutions that meet diverse needs.Influence and Leadership: Ability to manage relationships and influence decisions at all levels without direct authority. You should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, listening more than speaking, and displaying humility.Resilience and Adaptability: Enjoy the process of problem discovery, testing, and occasional failure, viewing each setback as an opportunity to learn and improve.Skills and Minimum Experience RequiredBachelor’s Degree5+ years of experience in product management, specifically with HR systems and integrationsProduct Management Skills: Strong capability in managing complex product initiatives involving multiple system integrationsIn-depth knowledge of HR ProcessesAnalytical and Problem-Solving AbilitiesEffective Communication and Collaboration SkillsPreferred Skills and ExperienceAdvanced degree in HR, Information Systems, or related fieldExperience with SAP Success Factors and cloud Corporate and/or ERP solutionsProven track record of successful HR system transformationsTravel Requirements1-20% 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. Please click here and here for more information.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. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Acuity Brands will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.E-Verify Participation Postere-verify.goveeoc.govThe range for this position is $112,200.00to $210,100.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.