Director of Strategy

Acuity Inc.•Conyers, GA

2d•$135,500 - $268,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company that uses technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more. Through its two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), the company designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. Acuity Inc. achieves growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. The company focuses on customer outcomes and drives growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia, and is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in strategy development, strategic planning, or a related field, with demonstrated success using data to inform strategic decisions.
Track record of leading or playing a central role in large-scale organizational change initiatives.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into clear strategic recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

MBA or other advanced degree.
Prior experience in management consulting.

Responsibilities

Lead data-driven strategy development, using market research, competitive analysis, and internal performance data to identify growth opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities.
Own the strategic planning process, including developing multi-year strategic plans, defining objectives and KPIs, and tracking progress against them.
Lead large-scale organizational change initiatives, from defining the case for change through implementation, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and sustained adoption.
Partner closely with the VP of Strategy and Pricing to shape the strategic agenda and prepare recommendations for executive and board-level audiences.
Build business cases and financial models to evaluate strategic options (e.g., new markets, products, partnerships, or operating model changes).
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Pricing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other teams to ensure strategic initiatives are well-coordinated and resourced.
Communicate complex analysis and strategic narratives clearly to senior leaders, distilling large data sets into actionable insight.
Monitor execution of strategic initiatives, identify barriers, and recommend course corrections as needed.
Mentor and develop junior strategy team members, where applicable.