Director of Product Management leading architectural downlighting portfolio at Acuity Brands Lighting. Driving strategy and innovation while collaborating across various departments.
Responsibilities
Drive the strategy, positioning, and roadmap for a multi category architectural downlighting portfolio.
Shape the innovation pipeline, uncovering new possibilities in performance, aesthetics, and application.
Own portfolio level decisions (investment, prioritization, lifecycle strategy).
Lead and develop product managers, to build the next generation of talent.
Unite and inspire engineering, sourcing, operations, CX, marketing, and sales around shared goals and outcomes.
Foster a culture of experimentation, curiosity, and design driven thinking.
Influence P&L portfolio, vitality mix, margin strategy, and productivity improvements.
Represent Gotham externally with customers, agents, designers, and industry influencers.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Lighting Design, or a related field.
10+ years in product management or architectural engineering within lighting or adjacent industries.
Proven track record leading teams and managing complex, multi‑category portfolios.
Experience in the design and application of lighting as a creative medium, with a strong appreciation for artistic expression and visual impact.
Entrepreneurial, curious, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
Willing to take calculated risks and challenge industry norms and assumptions.
Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and decision‑making capabilities.
Ability to merge technical rigor, market insight, and design‑driven creativity into compelling product direction.
Skillful in roadmap creation, business case development, and go‑to‑market strategy.
Inspires collaboration across disciplines and communicates a clear, compelling vision.
Experienced in developing and empowering high‑performing teams.
Strong presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Ability to mentor and inspire developmental growth for the Team and Partners.
Benefits
Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
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