Product Manager - Technology

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is launching a multi-year digital commerce transformation and seeking a Product Manager - Technology to lead AI platform capabilities that power intelligent automation at scale.

You will define product vision, shape technical roadmaps, and collaborate with engineering and data science teams to deliver high-impact, globally scalable solutions. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on execution, enabling cloud-native platforms and AI-driven decisioning to unlock sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• MBA (STEM preferred) from a top-tier program
• 4+ years of experience in technical product management or platform product roles with a focus on AI/ML, intelligent automation, or cloud systems.
• Proven experience driving strategy, building roadmaps, and launching products at scale.
• Experience in launching AI platforms or intelligent automation solutions for large enterprises or internal developer ecosystems.
• Strong leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mastery of Agile delivery methodologies and digital product management.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Vision - Define and deliver a future-ready product strategy that embeds AI, cloud, and intelligent automation into core technology platforms. Shape long-term product direction to accelerate business growth and digital transformation.
• Platform Development at Scale – Lead the design and delivery of AI/ML platform capabilities, governance frameworks, and automation tools that reduce operational overhead, increase reliability, and unlock self‑serve intelligence. Partner closely with engineering to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures.
• Strategic Roadmap & Alignment - Translate strategic objectives into impact-driven product roadmaps, prioritizing high-leverage initiatives. Align cross-functional stakeholders across Technology, Operations, and Business to enable coordinated global execution.
• Agile, Intelligent Execution – Drive agile product delivery focused on scalability, resilience, and AI-powered user experiences. Foster rapid iteration, experimentation, and continuous learning to accelerate value realization.
• Change Leadership & Adoption – Champion enterprise-wide AI adoption and change management, ensuring new systems, workflows, and platforms are embraced at scale. Enable teams through clear guidance, training, and structured governance.
• Measurement & Continuous Growth – Define and track success metrics that quantify business impact, digital maturity, and platform adaptability. Continuously refine strategy to stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and evolving business needs.

Skills

AI/ML

Cloud platforms

Agile

Executive communication

Education

Bachelors in engineering or CS

MBA (STEM)

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 is embarking on a multi-year digital commerce transformation to redefine the end-to-end customer experience, leveraging AI, machine learning, and advanced architecture to deliver best-in-class data, integration, and engagement capabilities.

We are looking for a Product Manager - Technology to lead the strategy and execution of AI platform capabilities that power intelligent automation at scale. In this role, you will define product vision, shape technical roadmaps, and partner with engineering and data science teams to deliver high-impact, globally scalable platform solutions. This future-forward role combines strategic vision with hands‑on execution, empowering the company to embrace cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, and AI-enabled decisioning to unlock sustainable growth, efficiency, and resilience

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Product Strategy & Vision - Define and deliver a future-ready product strategy that embeds AI, cloud, and intelligent automation into core technology platforms. Shape long-term product direction to accelerate business growth and digital transformation.
• Platform Development at Scale – Lead the design and delivery of AI/ML platform capabilities, governance frameworks, and automation tools that reduce operational overhead, increase reliability, and unlock self‑serve intelligence. Partner closely with engineering to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures.
• Strategic Roadmap & Alignment - Translate strategic objectives into impact-driven product roadmaps, prioritizing high-leverage initiatives. Align cross-functional stakeholders across Technology, Operations, and Business to enable coordinated global execution.
• Agile, Intelligent Execution – Drive agile product delivery focused on scalability, resilience, and AI-powered user experiences. Foster rapid iteration, experimentation, and continuous learning to accelerate value realization.
• Change Leadership & Adoption – Champion enterprise-wide AI adoption and change management, ensuring new systems, workflows, and platforms are embraced at scale. Enable teams through clear guidance, training, and structured governance.
• Measurement & Continuous Growth – Define and track success metrics that quantify business impact, digital maturity, and platform adaptability. Continuously refine strategy to stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and evolving business needs.

What Success Looks Like

• Human-Centered AI Design – Builds intuitive, trustworthy, and explainable AI systems that solve real user pain points, drive adoption, and reduce friction across technical and non‑technical teams.
• AI‑Native Insight – Demonstrates a deep understanding of how AI, finance, and operations intersect in platform and commerce workflows. Translate complex AI capabilities into scalable, business-aligned solutions.
• Data-Driven Product Decisions – Leverages experimentation, model performance metrics, and telemetry to prioritize roadmap investments and quantify enterprise impact.
• Intelligent Problem Solving – Anticipates data, model, and operational challenges before they arise. Frames problems clearly, apply structured reasoning, and deliver AI-powered solutions with measurable ROI.
• Strategic AI Execution – Aligns AI product strategy and platform investments with company goals. Defines success metrics, ensures responsible AI governance, and drives results at scale.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Partners seamlessly with engineering, data science, product, and business stakeholders to operationalize AI solutions and bridge the gap between technology and business value.
• Adaptive & Experimental – Embraces rapid iteration, model tuning, and evolving AI architectures. Thrives in ambiguity, continuously learning and adapting as AI capabilities scale.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• MBA (STEM preferred) from a top‑tier program
• 4+ years of experience in technical product management or platform product roles with a focus on AI/ML, intelligent automation, or cloud systems.
• Proven experience driving strategy, building roadmaps, and launching products at scale.
• Experience in launching AI platforms or intelligent automation solutions for large enterprises or internal developer ecosystems.
• Strong leadership, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Mastery of Agile delivery methodologies and digital product management.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong appetite to innovate and lead with speed and accuracy.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills
• Good understanding of modern digital architecture and disruptive technologies like Simulation Engineering, cloud computing, Augmented reality, and A.I. Capabilities.
• Experience with intelligent automation, data science, or AI/ML in enterprise applications.

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 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.