Acuity 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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Work location:
- This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.
Job Summary
The Program Manager, Growth & Transformation is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and coordination of operational activities across the Growth & Transformation organization. Reporting to the SVP Growth and Transformation, this role will be embedded in the Growth & Transformation leadership team and will partner with project managers, leadership team members, and the SVP Growth & Transformation to drive the operational excellence necessary to achieve our strategy. This role is meant to bridge the gap between administrative precision and strategic leadership, amplifying the leader’s effectiveness by managing critical initiatives and removing operational and administrative burden.
This person will serve as a liaison between the executive staff as well as high level internal and external customers and partners requiring discretion, confidentiality, and initiative
Located in the Atlanta area is preferred, and ability to be onsite as needed and travel to other sites up to 50% of the time
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination & Support
- Assist project managers in maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables and expected progress reviews (CCC)
- Organize and track project documentation, status updates, and action items across multiple workstreams
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or bottlenecks, and escalate issues when needed
- Lead and/or assist in the planning and logistics for team meetings and key events, including but not limited to the preparation and distribution of agendas/materials, managing attendance and space needs, ensuring presenter and presentation readiness, ordering meeting supplies, anticipating the unexpected, orchestrating and supporting the event, etc.
Operational Process Management
- Support calendar, cadence & content delivery including templates, standards
- Ensure team adherence to established processes and project management methodologies
- Collect and compile information and prepare materials for consideration and presentation by leaders. Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions
Data & Reporting
- Maintain accurate project data in operational and project management systems (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, Workday, etc.)
- Prepare dashboards, reports, summaries, or insights for leadership to support decision-making.
Cross Functional Collaboration & Executive Support
- Serve as a liaison across departments and teams
- Support communication plans, meeting facilitation, and stakeholder coordination
- Drive alignment on priorities and expectations between project teams and business partners
- Serve as Executive support in the management & coordination of group and executive level domestic and international meeting and travel arrangements. Prepare detailed itinerary and trip file for executives prior to travel. Process expense reports upon completion of trip
- Effectively manage calendar by scheduling meetings, anticipating changes, and rearranging meetings as appropriate. Establish a systematic method for tracking meeting requests and communicate regularly regarding calendar issues and changes. Identify and respond to problems in a timely manner using alternative approaches and sound judgment in developing a solution
- This role will also provide support on special projects as needed to the SVP, Human Resources where there are cross-collaboration opportunities (~20% of time)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in roles such Chief of Staff, Head of Administration and experience in Project and Program management
- Strong work tenure, experience supporting executive-level leaders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships both internally and externally
- Self-starter; demonstrates initiative and forward thinking
- Ability to work independently and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage changing priorities
- Located in the Atlanta area preferred, and ability to be onsite as needed and travel to other sites up to 50% of the time
Travel Requirements
- Ability to be onsite at Corporate Office (Midtown, ATL) as needed and travel to other sites up to 50% of the time
The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $164,400.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.
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.
Accommodation for Applicants 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. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
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