Intern - Product Management Technology

Acuity Inc.; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. offers a paid 10-12 week summer Internship Program designed for college students, with hands-on experience and meaningful work. The BUILD two-year rotational development program provides exposure to product initiatives across digital platforms and enterprise systems.

The role is hybrid based in Atlanta, GA starting June 7, 2027, with travel included. Interns gain strategic thinking, analytics, and leadership exposure while collaborating with experienced leaders and teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Technology Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Product Management intern duties include supporting product strategy, roadmaps, and platform evolution to enable scalable technology solutions.
• Conduct user interviews, competitive research, and market assessments to identify opportunities and validate product direction.
• Evaluate product initiatives through ROI analysis, business case modeling, and impact assessments to guide prioritization.
• Translate business goals into product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria with engineering and design teams.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, track sprint progress, and support incremental product releases.
• Collaborate with Operations, Technology, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and drive delivery.
• Define success metrics and support measurement of product performance, adoption, and business impact.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Technology Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Acuity’s Internship Program is a 10-12 week summer experience open to college students. During this paid program, students gain hands-on experience, learning through meaningful work while exploring future career opportunities.

BUILD is Acuity's two-year rotational development program for recent graduates, designed to provide hands-on experience, structured development, and exposure to career opportunities across the business.

Why Intern at Acuity

• Contribute to work that solves real problems and delivers meaningful outcomes for our customers
• Build professional and technical skills
• Learn from experienced leaders and teammates
• Develop relationships across the business
• Explore potential career paths and future opportunities at Acuity

Work Location & Flexibility

This is a hybrid role based in the Atlanta, GA and starts employment on June 7, 2027. Travel is included as part of the responsibilities.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

We’re Looking For Students Who:

• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and business concepts
• Adapt and thrive in changing, fast-paced environments
• Take ownership and show initiative in their work
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with others
• Use critical thinking and creativity to solve problems
• Seek feedback and are motivated by continuous learning and development
• Embrace technology and are eager to learn new tools and ways of working

As a Product Management Intern, you’ll use strategic thinking, analytical skills, and leadership capabilities to advance product initiatives across digital platforms and enterprise systems. You can expect to be part of:

• Product Strategy & Vision: Support the development of product strategy, long-term roadmaps, and platform evolution to enable scalable, modern technology solutions.
• Market & User Insights: Conduct user interviews, competitive research, and market assessments to identify opportunities and validate product direction.
• Business Case Development: Evaluate product initiatives through ROI analysis, business case modeling, and impact assessments to guide prioritization.
• Product Requirements & Execution: Translate business goals into product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and design teams.
• Agile Product Delivery: Participate in agile ceremonies, help track sprint progress, and support incremental product releases.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Work with cross-functional partners in Operations, Technology, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment, remove blockers, and drive delivery.
• Measurement & Reporting: Define success metrics and support measurement of product performance, adoption, and business impact.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Technology Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Additional Qualifications

• Coursework or concentration in product management, digital transformation, or technology strategy
• Relevant prior work, project, research, internship, volunteer, or leadership experience in product, technology, consulting, operations, or a related business function
• Familiarity with agile delivery and product development processes
• Experience using data, research, and structured analysis to develop recommendations or support decisions
• Strong time management, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive results in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Future immigration sponsorship is not generally supported for internship roles, but may be considered in limited circumstances based on business needs and company policy.

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 in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

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.