Data Center Solution Manager

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world‑class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Inc. family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, and better efficiencies through our forward‑thinking technologies and services.

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

The Data Center Solution Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and deployment of HVAC control solutions tailored for data center environments (CRAC, CRAH, CDU and other equipment and cooling systems). This position mainly involves defining new (or adapting existing) products and systems capabilities to the specific requirements of critical facilities in terms of operation, reliability, and energy efficiency, and defining a comprehensive solution to meet the cooling needs of different types of data centers to achieve the five nines availability target.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify customer needs and preferences specific to the data center vertical. Being recognized as the subject matter expert for HVAC and cooling equipment control in data centers.
• Product Strategy: Define and execute product and solution strategies and roadmaps tailored to the Data Center environment. Define the ideal architecture for different types of data centers.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with designers, developers, partners and marketers to create product specifications and ensure timely delivery.
• Regulation: Ensure alignment with industry standards and certifications (e.g., ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, …).
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor product performance across various channels and make recommendations for improvement.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver customized solutions for strategic accounts. Oversee pilot deployments and collect performance data for continuous improvement.
• Pricing and Profitability: Manage product pricing and profitability, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Solution deployment: Work with the selected stakeholders to develop an efficient and cost effective deployment strategy.
• Solution Launch: Develop and execute product launch plans for data center vertical.
• Promotional Campaigns: Collaborate with operational marketing to create and implement promotional campaigns to increase product awareness and sales across all sites.
• Sales and Marketing Collaboration: Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to ensure effective product positioning and messaging.
• Stock Management: Ensure efficient stock control and rotation across all sites.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure high quality standard of the solution.
• Finance: Financial Monitoring: Establish and ensure the proper execution of the business plan.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVAC systems, building automation, or data center infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data center cooling technologies (e.g., CRAC, CRAH, CDU, economizers,…).
• Be curious and stay informed about the latest technological trends that may have an impact on data center vertical.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decision‑making and measure success.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience in hardware and software product customization is an important asset.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in clear and compelling ways.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The range for this position is $135,500.00 to $243,900.00. 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 role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

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 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 accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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