
Senior Product Manager
WhiteOptics LLC · Decatur, GA
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- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Decatur, GA
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Senior Product Manager
WhiteOptics LLC · Decatur, GA
Morgan Blake
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Job highlights
- Manage Lithonia Lighting Troffer product category.
- Lead NPD projects from planning to delivery.
- Drive sales growth and improve product margins.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and execute product roadmaps.
About the role
About Acuity Inc.
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.Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product Manager to manage our Lithonia Lighting® Troffer product category. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and driving the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned NPD projects, ensuring the projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the stakeholders while leading and managing the product portfolio. This will enable us to accelerate sales growth, product vitality, and margin improvements across assigned categories! This role reports to the Vice President of Product Management for the Lithonia Lighting lay-in category.Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Understand customer base, applications, and competitors for assigned categories as needed to develop competitive solutions and generate sales growth.
- Be the product champion with external partners like customers, sales, and internal partners like engineering, marketing, supply chain, and finance.
- Define product roadmap, and effectively define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Manage project expectations while providing timely escalation for product deviations as needed to mitigate quality and/or supply chain risks.
- Maintain regular communication with stakeholders including timely updates on project status, milestones, and any changes to the project plan.
- Work with company support teams including product support, sourcing, manufacturing, engineering, customer service, and sales to support product categories and new product launches.
- Effectively and proactively manage the product category portfolio with margin, mix, volume, product positioning, determine discontinuations where needed, to drive the overall productivity and profitability of the product category.
- Present and provide product training for assigned product categories and other adjacent categories for all support teams, channel partners, and customers.
- Lead, inspire, and influence the team to work according to the product development system with phase gates, milestones, and predefined deliverables.
- Have a basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques that allows one to lead and challenge the team.
- Drive KPI compliance with the team, including but not limited to phase gate compliance and performance tracking of productivity, margins, quality, ship promise compliance, inventory, and sales growth.
Skills And Minimum Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
- 5+ years of product management in electrical manufacturing, durable goods, preferably within the lighting industry.
- Strong communicator and team player.
- Strong understanding of product development life cycle.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software.
Preferred Skills And Experience
- 5+ years of product management experience in the lighting industry.
- Knowledge of lighting industry sales channels, key influencers, and primary decision makers.
- Direct knowledge of commercial indoor lighting products, applications, and key competitors.
Travel Requirements
1-20%Diversity and Equal Opportunity
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.Third-Party Resumes
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. 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.Key skills/competency
Product Management, NPD Projects, Product Portfolio, Sales Growth, Market Share, Product Development Lifecycle, Project Management, Stakeholder Communication, Manufacturing Processes, KPI ComplianceSkills & topics
- Senior Product Manager
- Product Management
- NPD Projects
- Product Portfolio Management
- Sales Growth
- Lighting Industry
- Electrical Manufacturing
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Acuity Inc.
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of product management experience in electrical manufacturing or lighting, emphasizing your understanding of the product development lifecycle and project management skills.
- Showcase your portfolio: Detail your experience managing product categories, driving sales growth, and improving profitability. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Emphasize collaboration: Provide examples of how you've successfully partnered with engineering, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to product roadmapping, risk management, and stakeholder communication, referencing your proficiency with project management tools.
Technical preparation
Master product development lifecycle frameworks.,Practice with project management software.,Study lighting industry applications and competitors.,Prepare to discuss manufacturing processes.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging NPD project you managed.,How do you handle product deviations and risks?,Explain your approach to stakeholder communication.,How do you drive team performance and KPI compliance?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Product Manager at WhiteOptics LLC?
- As a Senior Product Manager at WhiteOptics LLC, you will be responsible for managing the Lithonia Lighting® Troffer product category. This includes leading New Product Development (NPD) projects from conception to completion, defining product roadmaps, managing the product portfolio for sales growth and margin improvement, and collaborating closely with internal teams (engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain) and external partners (customers, sales representatives).
- What qualifications are essential for this Senior Product Manager role at WhiteOptics LLC?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field, coupled with at least 5 years of product management experience in electrical manufacturing, durable goods, or the lighting industry. Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills, along with a solid understanding of the product development lifecycle and proficiency in project management tools, are also crucial.
- Does WhiteOptics LLC offer remote work options for the Senior Product Manager position?
- This Senior Product Manager position follows a hybrid work model. While there is flexibility, the role requires some onsite presence in Decatur, GA. It is not a fully remote position.
- What is the expected travel for the Senior Product Manager role at WhiteOptics LLC?
- The travel requirement for this Senior Product Manager position is between 1-20%. This indicates that significant travel is not expected, but occasional trips may be necessary for client meetings, industry events, or site visits.
- How does WhiteOptics LLC support diversity and inclusion for applicants?
- WhiteOptics LLC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. They consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, or genetic information. They also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process.
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