Director Pricing - Operations

AcuityInc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market‑leading industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services that improve people’s lives. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we develop innovative lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio‑video‑control platform. We are based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia and employ approximately 13,000 associates. Work location: This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities. Job Summary This role sits at the intersection of pricing strategy, operations, and technology. The Director of Pricing Operations will act as a key partner in shaping how pricing is executed from quotations to orders, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and system capabilities. The individual will also lead analytics and data management teams, translating pricing strategy into scalable, system‑driven processes and working closely with Technology, Sales, and Product teams to modernize and optimize pricing execution. Key Responsibilities Pricing Operations Strategy: Define and evolve how pricing is operationalized across quoting, order management, and e‑commerce channels, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives. Technology & Systems Partnership: Liaise between Pricing and Technology teams to translate business needs into system requirements, particularly within Product Data Management systems and related pricing/quoting platforms. Pricing Execution & Governance: Oversee the implementation of pricing changes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and proper governance across systems and processes, with adherence to SOX controls, audit requirements, and documentation standards. Process Design & Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline pricing workflows, reduce manual intervention, and improve efficiency across quoting and order processes. Data & Insights Enablement: Leverage tools such as Power BI to provide visibility into pricing performance, while guiding how data is structured and used within systems. Minimum Experience Strategic & Operational Thinking: Ability to connect high‑level pricing strategy with day‑to‑day execution and system capabilities. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into strategic actions. Cross‑Functional Influence: Ability to work across business and technology teams, aligning stakeholders and driving outcomes. Technical Proficiency: Experience with Power BI, Excel, and other data analysis tools; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to convey insights to cross‑functional teams. Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify issues in pricing models and develop solutions to address them. Education: 5‑7 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Experience: Experience in pricing, commercial operations, or related roles (manufacturing experience preferred). Exposure to pricing systems, ERP platforms, or digital commerce tools. Certifications: Relevant certifications in data analysis or pricing strategy are a plus. Travel Requirements Up to 50%, primarily to Atlanta, with additional customer and site visits as needed. Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position is $135,500.00 to $210,100. Placement within this range may vary depending on experience and geographic location. Acuity offers health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401(k) 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 regard 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. 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, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io, select option 4, and clearly indicate the type of accommodation you are requesting and for which requisition. #J-18808-Ljbffr