Director Product Management, Gotham Lighting

Company: Acuity Brands
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: March 23, 2026

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. Work location: This position requires on-site presence in Des Plaines, IL, Atlanta, GA, or Denver, CO, following a hybrid work model. Job Summary We are the Innovation Architectural team at Acuity Brands Lighting, inventing the future of light. We do this by inspiring and empowering designers to create amazing experiences with light. As we shape the future of lighting through innovation, sustainability, and bold design, we also commit to creating safe, healthy, and thriving environments for the people who bring our vision to life. Gotham Lighting is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead our architectural downlighting portfolio with vision, creativity, and strategic clarity. This leader drives multi?year product direction, inspires bold thinking, and blends strong business acumen with extensive experience in lighting design, architecture, and leading architectural brands. If you’re energized by reimagining what downlighting can be and motivated to push beyond the industry status quo, this role offers meaningful impact at scale. Why Joining Gotham ? Here, you will help define the future of architectural downlighting by working at the intersection of technology, design, and human experience. You’ll collaborate with world?class designers, engineers, and specifiers to bring meaningful, beautifully crafted lighting solutions to life. Gotham values creativity, strategic thinking, and leaders who aren’t afraid to rethink what’s possible. Key Responsibilities • Drive the strategy, positioning, and roadmap for a multi category architectural downlighting portfolio. • Shape the innovation pipeline, uncovering new possibilities in performance, aesthetics, and application. • Own portfolio level decisions (investment, prioritization, lifecycle strategy). • Lead and develop product managers, to build the next generation of talent. • Unite and inspire engineering, sourcing, operations, CX, marketing, and sales around shared goals and outcomes. • Foster a culture of experimentation, curiosity, and design driven thinking. • Influence P&L portfolio, vitality mix, margin strategy, and productivity improvements. • Represent Gotham externally with customers, agents, designers, and industry influencers. Minimum Requirements Experience A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Lighting Design, or a related field. 10 years in product management or architectural engineering within lighting or adjacent industries. Proven track record leading teams and managing complex, multi?category portfolios. Experience in the design and application of lighting as a creative medium, with a strong appreciation for artistic expression and visual impact. Mindset Entrepreneurial, curious, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. Willing to take calculated risks and challenge industry norms and assumptions. Skills Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and decision?making capabilities. Ability to merge technical rigor, market insight, and design?driven creativity into compelling product direction. Skillful in roadmap creation, business case development, and go?to?market strategy. Leadership Inspires collaboration across disciplines and communicates a clear, compelling vision. Experienced in developing and empowering high?performing teams. Strong presence with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. Ability to mentor and inspire developmental growth for the Team and Partners Travel Requirements Travel up to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally. The range for this position is $165,800.00 to $298,400.00. 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. 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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