Job Description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE : AYI) est une entreprise de technologie industrielle chef de file sur le marche. Nous utilisons la technologie pour resoudre des problemes lies aux espaces a l'eclairage et a d'autres choses a venir. Par l'intermediaire de nos deux unites d'exploitation, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) et Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), nous concevons, fabriquons et commercialisons des produits ainsi que des services qui font une vraie difference dans la vie des gens.


Nous realisons notre croissance grace au developpement de nouveaux produits et services novateurs, notamment dans le domaine de l'eclairage, des controles d'eclairage, des solutions de gestion des batiments et avec une plateforme audio, video et de controle. Nous nous concentrons sur les resultats de nos clients et nous stimulons la croissance et la productivite afin d'accroitre notre part de marche et d'obtenir des rendements superieurs. Nous cherchons a utiliser activement des capitaux pour developper nos activites et penetrer sur de nouveaux secteurs verticaux.


Acuity Inc. est basee a Atlanta, en Georgie, et exerce ses activites en Amerique du Nord, en Europe et en Asie. La societe s'appuie sur environ 13 000 collaborateurs devoues et talentueux. Visitez notre site Web a l'adresse www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

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Immediate supervisor: R&D Senior Manager

Who are we?

An innovation leader in energy management solutions, Distech Controls provides unique building management technologies and services that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, while reducing operating costs. We deliver Innovative Solutions for Greener Buildings(TM) through our passion for innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. The company serves multiple market segments through its worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized Partners. Distech Controls, Inc. is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. For more information visit www.distech-controls.com

What will be your role?

We are presently recruiting for a R&D & Projects Manager who will be responsible to ensures that all product development activities are conducted efficiently and within company guidelines and timeframes.


You will manage all aspects of a project from concept through implementation as per Distech's Product Development Process (PDP), leading all activities related to new Product or Software Releases while also coordinating OEM project activities. You will monitor the activities and phase deliverables of all departments involved, and evaluate and recommend contingency plans to ensure projects delivery within the established timeframes.


On a daily basis, you will work closely with the VP Building Automation Technology and his team. You will also be required to interact with the Marketing and Production departments and work occasionally with the Technical Support and Sales teams.


You will carry out other related tasks upon request.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

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What will you do?

Product development and improvement and OEM projects

Contributes to the preliminary business case of every project by elaborating project planning: defines timeline, phase deliverables, tracks milestones, schedules roles and assign resources in collaboration with the directors involved Coordinates the execution of the projects with each department Monitors that every project respects project timelines according to the PDP including milestones and deliverables Updates project planning according to project movement and communicates changes Monitors and controls the PDP Gate Stage process in all phases of a project Calls project meetings and establishes priorities to optimize operations and ensure successful projects execution Ensures that information associated with projects in development is kept secure and confidential Coordinates project's post-mortem with the teams involved Suggests ways to improve the processes he is responsible for

Management

Active participation at several of the company's operation committees Communicates project advancement to Upper Management Gives necessary recommendations to minimize the impacts of unplanned changes and interrupts on key projects Supports activities related to quality improvement within the company Measures and provides performance indicators for activities under his supervision. Maintains and updates project management tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

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What will you do?

Product development and improvement and OEM projects

Contributes to the preliminary business case of every project by elaborating project planning: defines timeline, phase deliverables, tracks milestones, schedules roles and assign resources in collaboration with the directors involved Coordinates the execution of the projects with each department Monitors that every project respects project timelines according to the PDP including milestones and deliverables Updates project planning according to project movement and communicates changes Monitors and controls the PDP Gate Stage process in all phases of a project Calls project meetings and establishes priorities to optimize operations and ensure successful projects execution Ensures that information associated with projects in development is kept secure and confidential Coordinates project's post-mortem with the teams involved Suggests ways to improve the processes he is responsible for

Management

Active participation at several of the company's operation committees Communicates project advancement to Upper Management Gives necessary recommendations to minimize the impacts of unplanned changes and interrupts on key projects Supports activities related to quality improvement within the company Measures and provides performance indicators for activities under his supervision. Maintains and updates project management tools

Why work for Distech Controls?

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Dynamic workplace and fast growing international company Modern work environment designed for our employees Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations and gym Playground including foosball and ping-pong tables Situated near Quartier Dix 30 Accessible transit service Continuous professional development program Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurances and retirement program 5 floating days and 3 weeks of vacation from year one Reward programs Programmes de recompenses


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Mesures d'adaptation pour les demandeurs handicapes : En tant qu'employeur offrant l'egalite d'acces a l'emploi, Acuity Inc.s'engage a fournir des amenagements raisonnables dans son processus de demande pour les personnes handicapees qualifiees et les anciens combattants handicapes. Si vous avez de la difficulte a utiliser notre systeme en ligne en raison d'un handicap et que vous avez besoin d'une mesure d'adaptation, vous pouvez communiquer avec nous au (770) 922-9000. Veuillez indiquer clairement le type de mesure d'adaptation que vous demandez et pour quelle demande.





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La connaissance du francais est requise pour les postes situes en permanence au Quebec afin que le titulaire puisse communiquer au besoin avec ses collegues et les fournisseurs au Quebec. Une formation en francais est offerte a tout titulaire d'un poste permanent au Quebec qui ne possede pas une bonne connaissance du francais.



L'exigence d'une autre langue est requise pour ce poste afin de pouvoir communiquer avec les clients, partenaires et collegues qui sont majoritairement situes a l'exterieur du Quebec. L'entreprise n'a que peu de clients au Quebec et doit de ce fait utiliser constamment une autre langue pour communiquer a l'exterieur du Quebec.