Acuity Brands, Inc

Director of Strategy

Acuity Brands, Inc • $135K — $268K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in strategy development or related field
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale change
  • Excellent communication skills for senior leadership presentations
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of data-driven strategies
  • Own and manage the strategic planning process
  • Drive large-scale organizational change initiatives
  • Collaborate with the VP of Strategy for strategic agenda development
  • Build business cases to evaluate strategic options
  • Ensure coordination of strategic initiatives across functions
  • Monitor and recommend adjustments for strategic execution

Benefits

  • Generous health care plans
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 401K benefits
  • Commission and incentive compensation opportunities
Full Job Description


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.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AYI
* Ladders Estimates

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