Platform Integration Manager

Acuity Brands, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental & Vision

401K plan

Commissions

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Platform Integration Manager to advance the Q-SYS ecosystem for strategic accounts across the United States.

The role covers solution design, demonstrations, and training to enable rapid adoption of Q-SYS across enterprise customers. As an individual contributor, you will leverage expertise in AV, networking, and software-driven systems to support Experience Centers, troubleshoot complex deployments, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve customer

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AV systems, DSP, and networked control.
• Experience with scheduling, customer-facing demonstrations, and training.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-discipline AV deployments.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project-tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic accounts with deployment of Q-SYS solutions.
• Build and maintain Experience Centers across the US.
• Design, program, and test AV systems for demonstrations.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams for feedback.

Skills

Integrated AV systems understanding

Networked audio & video

DSP technologies

Azure DevOps

Technical presentations

Solution design & troubleshooting

Project management tools

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Associate's or technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Audio

Tools

Q-SYS platform

Lua scripting

Crestron/Extron/AMX

Azure DevOps

Job description

QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

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 .

• This position may be based anywhere in the United Statesand includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Platform Integration Manager works closely with the Senior Manager, Platform Engineering to support the growth and adoption of the Q-SYS ecosystem within key strategic accounts and contribute to the development and operation of Q-SYS Experience Centers across the United States. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert for the Q-SYS platform, working directly with strategic partners, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design solutions, provide technical guidance, support escalated customer challenges, and deliver engaging demonstrations and training experiences.

As an individual contributor, the Platform Integration Manager combines expertise in audio, video, control, networking, and software-based AV systems to help customers successfully deploy Q-SYS solutions while providing valuable feedback to Product Development, Technical Marketing, and other internal teams. This role also contributes to the design, programming, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of US Q-SYS Experience Centers and Sales team demonstration environments.

The ideal candidate is a highly technical AV professional who enjoys working directly with integrators and enterprise customers to solve complex challenges. They are equally comfortable developing Q-SYS solutions, troubleshooting integrated systems, presenting technical content, and collaborating with product and engineering teams to improve customer outcomes.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Strategic Account Support & Technical Enablement

• Collaborate with the Strategic Accounts team to support initiatives that drive adoption of the Q-SYS platform within key strategic accounts.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to engineering, programming, and technical leadership teams at strategic partner organizations.
• Act as a conduit between strategic accounts and Q-SYS Product Development teams by facilitating Voice of Customer discussions and communicating customer requirements, integration challenges, and feature requests.
• Assist with escalated support cases through technical consultation, peer reviews, troubleshooting assistance, and case management.
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions for strategic partners, internal teams, and industry events.
• Provide guidance on Q-SYS design methodologies, programming best practices, and system deployment strategies.

Experience Center Development & Operations

• Collaborate with Platform Integration and Experience Center Operations teams to design, develop, validate, and support Q-SYS Experience Centers throughout the United States.
• Develop and maintain Q-SYS programming, user interfaces, control workflows, and supporting tools for production showcase environments.
• Support system commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrades, and operational maintenance activities.
• Respond to incident tickets and assist in maintaining reliable day-to-day Experience Center operations.
• Utilize Azure DevOps and other development tools to document work items, track project activities, and manage AV programming using software development best practices.

Product, Marketing & Technical Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, Product Development, Alliances, and Technical Training teams to design and develop compelling demonstrations for new products, integrated solutions, and customer experiences.
• Help establish and promote standardized system design and demonstration methodologies across Americas sales team.
• Contribute technical expertise to training content and educational programs to ensure alignment with current technologies, industry trends, and customer requirements.
• Participate in evaluating emerging technologies, competitive solutions, and market trends to identify opportunities and strengthen Q-SYS positioning.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of integrated audio-visual systems, signal flow, system architecture, and DSP technologies.
• Working knowledge of networked audio, video, control systems, and enterprise networking fundamentals.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system-level issues across hardware, software, networking, and control platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience using project management and work-tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in remote and cross-functional teams.
• Passion for emerging AV, collaboration, networking, and software-driven technologies.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree, technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6-8 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Audio Engineering, Technical Theater, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the professional audio, video, and control systems industry.
• Experience in technical customer-facing or engineering roles such as Systems Contractor, System Designer, Applications Engineer, Project Manager, Programmer, or similar.

Technical Expertise

• Hands-on experience designing, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting integrated AV systems.
• Experience with Unified Communications and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience with enterprise control systems, including Crestron, Extron, AMX, Q-SYS, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Lua scripting, control system programming, user interface development, logic design, or related programming disciplines.

Certifications

• CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I, ANP, or equivalent AV industry certification required.
• Additional certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other networking and collaboration technology certifications are highly desirable.
• Q-SYS Level 1, Level 2, Quantum, Control, and UCI certifications, along with successful completion of The Big Exam, are highly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• 1-20%
• 21-40%

The range for this position is$104,200.00 to$225,500.00. 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 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 accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.