Program Manager, Product Certifications

QSC is creating exceptional, people‑centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q‑SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud‑first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.

Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market‑leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more. 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  .

• This position requires on‑site presence in Costa Mesa, CA, following a hybrid work model.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Program Manager to lead and manage product certification initiatives with key technology partners. This role is accountable for driving successful partner certifications required for official designations and approvals, enabling our products to be marketed, sold and co‑branded within partner ecosystems.

The Program Manager owns the end‑to‑end certification lifecycle, ensuring products meet rigorous partner standards for quality, reliability, compatibility, security and user experience. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating partner‑led testing, preparing devices, software and documentation for validation, managing certification timelines aligned to go‑to‑market goals and maintaining compliance as partner requirements evolve. The role requires close collaboration with internal engineering, product, QA and go‑to‑market teams, as well as direct engagement with partner certification teams and authorized test labs, to ensure certifications are achieved predictably and on time.

• Own and manage the end‑to‑end certification lifecycle for partner platforms (e.g., Microsoft, Zoom and others).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for certification programs, maintaining strong relationships with partner organizations.
• Coordinate lab testing across internal and external labs, including scheduling use of internal lab resources and managing availability and engagement with external test facilities.
• Prepare products for certification readiness by ensuring hardware, firmware, software, documentation and test configurations align with published partner specifications.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Alliances & Ecosystems, QA, Legal, Compliance) to meet certification requirements and deadlines.
• Track certification statuses, requirements, renewals and updates across multiple partners.
• Interpret technical and compliance requirements and translate them into actionable plans during the early stages of product development for internal teams.
• Co‑lead certification engagement startup for new product categories with the Alliances team, working with partners to establish contracts, define product scope and requirements, and…