ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING, INC
Senior Product Manager, Technology - Remote
ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING, INC, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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
Are you driven to make a significant impact on both end-user satisfaction and financial performance? Are you interested in leading a transformational journey across Tech, Finance, and Operations? Join us at Acuity Brands to lead the ERP Transformation Program, an initiative set to redefine our financial systems and processes.We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join our Tech organization. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the transition from our current Oracle EBS to a cutting-edge cloud-based ERP solution. Your leadership will ensure that our ERP system not only meets current industry standards but also sets new benchmarks for operational excellence. If you have a passion for technology, experience as a strategic leader, and a commitment to collaborative success, we invite you to lead our ERP transformation and shape the future of our financial systems.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ERP System Transformation: Lead the ERP transformation program, overseeing the transition to a cloud-based ERP system. Ensure alignment across all phases of the project from planning to execution.Finance Module Product Ownership: Take full ownership of specific Finance Module & Data product roadmaps, starting with GL & finance master data management with potential to expand to Fixed Assets, to deliver solutions that enhance business functionality.Program Leadership: Manage the program's lifecycle, including work breakdown, scheduling, risk management, budgeting (resources & expenses), and communications. Define objectives, scope, and structure, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster robust collaboration among Tech, Finance, and operational teams to ensure seamless system integration. Lead cross-functional meetings to facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution.Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with system implementation and integration. Develop strategies to address potential service disruptions, data integrity issues, and execution delays.Performance Tracking: Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of the ERP transformation on our operations. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the new system in improving efficiency and reducing costs.Change Management: Champion change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of the new ERP system across the organization. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system capabilities and user satisfaction.Skills and Minimum Experience Required
A Bachelor’s Degree is required. An advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred.5+ years of experience in technology-driven roles, including 2+ years in leadership roles managing large-scale transformation projects is required.Demonstrated ability managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.Extensive experience with ERP systems, ideally including both Oracle EBS and cloud solutions like SAP or Oracle Cloud is required.Must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred.Ability to travel 1-50% based on business need.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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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
Are you driven to make a significant impact on both end-user satisfaction and financial performance? Are you interested in leading a transformational journey across Tech, Finance, and Operations? Join us at Acuity Brands to lead the ERP Transformation Program, an initiative set to redefine our financial systems and processes.We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join our Tech organization. In this role, you will be pivotal in driving the transition from our current Oracle EBS to a cutting-edge cloud-based ERP solution. Your leadership will ensure that our ERP system not only meets current industry standards but also sets new benchmarks for operational excellence. If you have a passion for technology, experience as a strategic leader, and a commitment to collaborative success, we invite you to lead our ERP transformation and shape the future of our financial systems.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ERP System Transformation: Lead the ERP transformation program, overseeing the transition to a cloud-based ERP system. Ensure alignment across all phases of the project from planning to execution.Finance Module Product Ownership: Take full ownership of specific Finance Module & Data product roadmaps, starting with GL & finance master data management with potential to expand to Fixed Assets, to deliver solutions that enhance business functionality.Program Leadership: Manage the program's lifecycle, including work breakdown, scheduling, risk management, budgeting (resources & expenses), and communications. Define objectives, scope, and structure, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster robust collaboration among Tech, Finance, and operational teams to ensure seamless system integration. Lead cross-functional meetings to facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution.Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with system implementation and integration. Develop strategies to address potential service disruptions, data integrity issues, and execution delays.Performance Tracking: Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of the ERP transformation on our operations. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the new system in improving efficiency and reducing costs.Change Management: Champion change management activities, ensuring smooth adoption of the new ERP system across the organization. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system capabilities and user satisfaction.Skills and Minimum Experience Required
A Bachelor’s Degree is required. An advanced degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline is preferred.5+ years of experience in technology-driven roles, including 2+ years in leadership roles managing large-scale transformation projects is required.Demonstrated ability managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.Extensive experience with ERP systems, ideally including both Oracle EBS and cloud solutions like SAP or Oracle Cloud is required.Must have excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred.Ability to travel 1-50% based on business need.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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