Position Summary: We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead product development projects in Controls/Drivers/Emergency Electronics, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder satisfaction. Key Highlights: 1. Lead electronic product development projects 2. Manage project planning, execution, and delivery 3. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve challenges related to spaces, lighting, and much more. 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 deliver meaningful value to people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, such as lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and audio, video, and control platforms. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior profitability. We seek to deploy capital aggressively to grow our business and enter new vertical markets. Acuity Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company has over 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. **Job Summary** ----------------------- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Project Manager to lead our Controls/Drivers/Emergency Electronics product development projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for directing and managing the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned electronic projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and with stakeholder satisfaction. This will enable us to accelerate growth, speed, and productivity in Electronics! **Job Responsibilities** -------------------------------- * Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, track progress, and manage daily project activities. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams—including product, procurement, manufacturing, and engineering—to ensure alignment and timely execution of project activities. * Support implementation of Agile and Waterfall methodologies within project teams. * Lead the project team in developing risk registers and monitor project risks and issues, escalating concerns as needed. * Facilitate regular team meetings and status updates to ensure transparency and accountability. * Ensure compliance with project management processes, phase gates, and documentation standards. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support tracking and reporting of KPIs. * Appropriately manage expectations and promptly escalate deviations, risks, and quality concerns in a constructive, solution-oriented manner. * Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status, milestones, and any changes to the project plan. * Understand power electronics and software development at a level sufficient to lead and challenge the team. * Drive KPI compliance across teams—including but not limited to phase gate adherence, productivity improvement, and zero design-quality defects. **Minimum Required Experience and Skills** ------------------------------------------------ * Bachelor’s degree in electronics, engineering, or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an electronic manufacturing environment. * Experience in project management within electronic or software manufacturing. * Minimum of 2 years of project management experience, preferably in an electronic or manufacturing environment. * Strong organizational and communication skills. * Familiarity with product development lifecycles and project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall). * Solid understanding of product development. * Understanding of the importance of building effective relationships. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively prioritize in a dynamic environment. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Knowledge of project management tools and software. Plus: * PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification. * Experience working in cross-functional teams. * Knowledge of product development lifecycle and design methodologies. * Knowledge of electronics and software development processes. **Travel Requirements** ----------------------- Approximately 5\-10% We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnic or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable Accommodations for Candidates with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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