Data Advisor - Technology

Req ID: 8771

Remote Opportunities: Remote

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, 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 and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

This position is for Data Advisor for the Data Excellence team. A Data Excellence Advisor role focuses on guiding Acuity in leveraging data assets effectively to achieve business goals. This role combines strategic insight, technical expertise, and business acumen to provide advice on data management, analytics, governance, and overall data strategy. The Data Excellence Advisor plays a crucial role in helping Acuity harness the full potential of our data. By providing strategic guidance, ensuring data quality and governance, and promoting a data-driven culture, they enable Acuity to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and achieve strategic objectives. You will also partner with cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, UX designers, and data scientists to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver features that will help Acuity Brands.

Success in this role requires a unique combination of skills and character traits which include:

Onboarding business & tech partners on the Data Excellence journey (Data Discovery, Process, Data Mapping & Governance)
Consults and guide the business & tech partners on identifying data needs, understanding enterprise data flow and how it impacts end-user satisfaction
Educate end-users on Data Excellence (Coaching, MOS, Data Catalog Admin, Metrics, Communication, Policies, etc)
Drive data insights, harvest value of data, and provide support on the high-level enterprise data questions
Fill the gaps when connecting business & tech around data needs, guidance, and governance
The ability to holistically view and understand Acuity’s ecosystems and focus on delivering technology that drives impact
Familiarity with systems-oriented thinking. An aptitude for diving into the interconnectedness of
An unwavering personal integrity and work ethic, you believe in mission driven organizations that serve a broader purpose. You want to work on products that improve peoples’ lives

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

As a Data Excellence Advisor, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective management of data assets, quality, and digital compliance
You will assist in supporting the implementation of data governance processes, conducting data analysis, and supporting data governance activities throughout the organization while overseeing the digital compliance process
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define and document data definitions, data standards, and data classification rules for automotive data domains such as marketing, sales, finance, vehicle parts, customer, and supply chain data, etc.,
Work closely with IT teams and business partners to document data flows, data sources, and data lineage to ensure transparency and accuracy of data throughout its lifecycle
Support the data governance team in conducting data profiling and quality assessments to identify data issues, anomalies, and areas for improvement
Implement practices and processes to standardize and automate the management and use of data within an organization
Assist in implementing data governance processes, policies, such as data cataloging, metadata management, and data quality management solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
Participate in data governance committee meetings, capturing meeting minutes, tracking action items, and assisting in preparing governance reports and presentations
Act with broad scope, autonomy, and a focus on delivering impact and outcomes
Operate effectively in an all-remote environment with up to 10% travel as needed

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, marketing, engineering, or computer science -- a master's degree (e.g., MBA) can be beneficial
5 - 8 years of experience in data governance, data catalogs, data analysis, or a related role, preferably within the Lighting industry preferably
Experience with Data Governance Framework roll-out, implementation & adoption
Experience with data management
Demonstrated track record of establishing technology strategy, using data and analysis to support strategy and prioritization, and day to day product execution
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with highly cross-functional teams
Data driven mindset, which includes analytical skills to analyze data, market trends, and product performance throughout the lifecycle to make informed decisions
Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms

Preferred Skills and Experience

MBA with technical orientation or Industrial and Systems Engineering with a digital product management orientation
Financial certifications

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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.

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The range for this position is $112,200.00 to $252,200.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
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