We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced and driven Director of Strategy and Planning to join our dynamic and innovative team. In this exciting role, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic programs, managing financial planning and value realization. You will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic digital programs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement long-term financial and value realization strategies. If you are passionate about driving tech enabled business growth and performance, we would love to hear from you! **Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)** **Strategic Program Management:** + Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic digital programs. + Ensure programs are aligned with the company's strategic goals and objectives. o Develop and manage program budgets, timelines, and resources. + Define, measure, and drive the realization of value from strategic programs and initiatives. o Lead IT aspects of M&A activities, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of IT systems, processes, data, and deliverables. + Collaborate with senior leadership to identify areas for improvement and drive change initiatives that support business growth and productivity. **Strategic Planning and Value Realization:** + Collaborate with technology, business and functional stakeholders to develop and implement long-term financial strategies to support technology transformation. + Evaluate potential technology investments and partnerships, providing financial due diligence and risk assessment. + Develop and operationalize metrics, frameworks, and procedures to measure the financial impact and value realization of technology investments. + Provide recommendations to maximize value of technology investments. **Skills and Minimum Experience Required** + Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, Technology, Computer Science or a related field. MBA preferred. + Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, with a focus on leading strategic digital initiatives and M&A integrations. + Proven leadership experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, value realization methods, and operational support, in a technology context. + Strong understanding of digital technology capabilities, trends, business models, and financial implications. + Strong business acumen and a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale integration and transformation projects. + Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex IT programs. + Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with experience influencing cross-functional leaders and teams. + Navigates the organization with tact, builds trusting relationships at all levels of the organization. + Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. **Travel Requirements** + 25-50% of the time \#LI-EG1 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. Please click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) and here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) for more information. **Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:** As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands 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. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Brands from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Brands mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Brands employees, or to Acuity Brands resume database will be considered Acuity Brands property. Acuity Brands will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Brands 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. E-Verify Participation Poster (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) e-verify.gov eeoc.gov (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants) The range for this position is $131,000.00 to $235,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.