Director of Strategy

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.

Work location:

• This position requires on-site presence in Atlanta, GA following a hybrid work model.

Job Summary

The Director of Strategy partners with the VP of Strategy and Pricing to shape and drive the company's strategic agenda. This role translates market, competitive, and internal data into clear strategic recommendations, leads the development of strategic plans, and drives execution of large-scale change initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with the leadership skills needed to align cross-functional teams around a shared direction and see initiatives through to results.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• 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.

Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration or Finance

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience

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

The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $268,500.00. 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 the 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.

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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.

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