Leadership Program - Business Systems Analyst - Hybrid

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

Acuity's Leadership Program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands-on experience. LPs rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon graduation from the Leadership Program, participants understand how they fit into the larger company strategy and have the necessary skills to develop into a future leader at Acuity Brands.

This role starts employment on July 13, 2026, and will work in a hybrid role in the Atlanta, GA corporate office.

LPs also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including :

Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.

One-on-one mentorship from an ABL Tech leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).

Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.

Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.

Leadership report-out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Systems Analyst LP to join our team and support the product management function for our business applications. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in analyzing business processes, gathering requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance application functionality and user experience.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Requirements Gathering : Support the collection and documentation of business and functional requirements for enhancements and new features.

Process Analysis : Map current workflows, analyze inefficiencies, and identify opportunities for optimization or automation.

Data & Reporting : Build summaries, dashboards, and ad-hoc analysis to help product managers and stakeholders make informed decisions.

Testing & Validation : Participate in UAT cycles, validate functionality, and ensure changes align with business needs.

Documentation : Maintain clear, accurate, and updated documentation for requirements, process flows, and system updates.

Collaboration : Work with product managers, developers, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment between needs and technical solutions.

Qualifications

A completed Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field is required.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Basic understanding of business applications and software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar is a plus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Less than 2 years of related work experience is highly preferred

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the rotations, you will :

Understand the fundamentals of business systems analysis and product management.

Gain experience in requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation best practices.

Learn how to collaborate effectively in agile environments and cross-functional teams.

Develop skills in data analysis, reporting, and user acceptance testing.

Build familiarity with enterprise business applications and supporting tools.

Learn how to leverage AI tools and techniques to :

• Automate routine tasks such as data validation and report generation.
• Use AI-driven analytics for trend identification and decision support.
• Explore AI-assisted requirement analysis and documentation tools to improve efficiency.

The range for this position is $55,300.00 to $99,500.00. 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 .

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