Senior Program Manager

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market‑leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring products and services to market that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The company employs approximately 13,000 dedicated associates.

This position may be based anywhere in the United States and requires up to 50% travel. On‑site presence in the Atlanta area is preferred.

The Program Manager, Growth & Transformation supports the planning, execution and coordination of operational activities across the Growth & Transformation organization. Reporting to the SVP Growth & Transformation, the role is embedded in the leadership team and partners with project managers and senior leaders to drive operational excellence and strategic execution.

• Project Coordination & Support
  • Assist project managers in maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables and progress reviews.
  • Organize and track project documentation, status updates and action items across multiple work streams.
  • Monitor progress, identify potential risks or bottlenecks, and raise issues when needed.
  • Plan and execute logistics for team meetings and key events, including agendas, materials, attendance, and support of presenters.
• Operational Process Management
  • Support calendar cadence and content delivery, including templates and standards.
  • Ensure adherence to established processes and project management methodologies.
  • Collect and compile information, prepare materials for leadership, and review documents for accuracy, formatting and compliance with company policies.
• Data & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate project data in operational and project management systems such as Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project and Workday.
  • Prepare dashboards, reports, summaries and insights for leadership support.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Executive Support
  • Serve as liaison across departments and teams.
  • Support communication plans, meeting facilitation and stakeholder coordination.
  • Drive alignment on priorities between project teams and business partners.
  • Provide executive support for domestic and international meetings and travel arrangements, including itineraries, trip files, and expense report processing.
  • Manage calendars, anticipate changes, and communicate updates related to meetings.
  • Support special projects for the SVP and Human Resources (approximately 20% of time).

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Chief of Staff, Head of Administration or equivalent Project and Program Management roles.
• Experience supporting executive‑level leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), Microsoft Teams, Adobe Acrobat and social media web platforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to influence and build relationships internally and externally.
• Self‑starter with initiative and forward‑thinking mindset.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple stakeholder priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility with changing priorities.
• Preferred: located in the Atlanta area and able to be onsite as needed with up to 50% travel.

• Requires on‑site presence 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 $, varying by experience and geographic location. Acuity offers health care, dental and vision plans, 401(k) benefits, and incentive compensation for qualifying roles.

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.

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 need an accommodation, contact (770) 922‑9000, option 4, specifying the requested accommodation and requisition.

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