Project Manager - Operations

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An experienced Project Manager is needed to join Acuity's new Operations PM team in Québec, onsite and full time. You will lead a mix of product related projects, quality and process improvements, coordinating with R&D, Quality, Production and Strategic Sourcing, including the industrialization phase for NPI. Manage scope, schedules and budgets, establish governance, track KPIs, and report progress to the Portfolio Manager while mitigating risks. Requirements: 5–7 years in manufacturing PM, engineering degree, strong cross functional influence, and fluency in French and English; proficiency with MS Project or Azure DevOps; PMP CAPM preferred; electronics and ISO Lean Six Sigma experience a plus. Tips: tailor your resume to quantify impact, highlight NPI industrialization and production readiness, and demonstrate leadership across diverse teams to deliver on time in a growth environment.

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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.  

 

Job Summary

As part of the creation of a new Project Management team within Operations, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a variety of initiatives. These will range from product-related technical projects—such as new product introduction and industrialization or maintenance—to quality improvement, process optimization, and continuous improvement projects. The Project Manager may also be involved in corporate or cross-functional initiatives aimed at supporting the company's growth.

 

Reporting to the Operations Project Portfolio Manager, you will play a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects in close collaboration with R&D, Quality, Production, Strategic Sourcing, and Continuous Improvement teams.

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven individual with strong influencing skills and a proven track record in project management within a manufacturing environment—ideally in the electronics sector.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

The Project Manager will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, except for NPI projects, for which they will specifically oversee the industrialization phase.

• Define project objectives, scope, and structure in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage schedules, milestones, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate the execution of tasks with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Production, etc.).
• Set up and facilitate project governance meetings: project reviews, status updates, and coordination checkpoints.
• Foster effective cross-functional collaboration and create a results-oriented team dynamic.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project.
• Manage scope changes, prioritize tasks, and proactively address risks and roadblocks.
• Provide regular project status reports to the Portfolio Manager, including progress updates, deviations, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Capture and document lessons learned at the end of each project for future improvements.

 

For New Product Introduction (NPI) projects:

• Ensure strong collaboration across R&D, Production, Quality, and Procurement.
• Participate in design reviews and lead the industrialization phase through to production launch.
• Validate manufacturing methods and tools, and ensure readiness for production.
• Drive FMEA analysis for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ensure process stability in production and supply chain, and meet quality expectations until the project is handed over to mass production.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• 5–7 years of project management experience, including significant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within cross-functional teams
• Strong planning, coordination, and project execution skills
• Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders around shared goals
• High results and quality orientation, with the ability to deliver efficiently under pressure
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Azure DevOps, or equivalent)
• Bilingual French and English: To serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA

Preferred Skills and Experience

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of industrialization processes for electronic products
• Experience working in fast-growing or transformation-focused production environments
• Familiarity with new product development processes
• Experience in certified environments (ISO, LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.)

 

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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.  

 

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, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.  

 

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. 

Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French. 

 

 

Acuity Inc. 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.