Director – Engineering Program Management @ Axon

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact

You will be leading the development and teams that delivers best of class technology that will change society as a whole, while furthering Axon’s mission of Protect Life and Capture Truth! You will lead some of the best and brightest program managers and engineering teams to develop the best possible products from early concept all the way to getting it to market. You will need to manage a team that can be agile, adaptive and creative to find the best solutions for the most critical of products – helping to drive functional collaboration.

As the Director of Engineering Program Management, you will own the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond. You will own and adapt the process to meet the growing companies needs. Your role will ensure seamless execution and delivery, balancing customer needs with business objectives.

We make products for law enforcement, consumers and society as a whole – so being able to understand the balance and trade-offs to get the best possible products out there is critical.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, AZ office - On site
Reports to: VP New Product Introduction

Direct Reports: 5-10 Directs

Strategic Leadership and Lifecycle Oversight: Define and execute the strategic roadmaps for hardware programs. Manage the full lifecycle of hardware products from concept to market launch and end-of-life. Manage the process for which our products are developed under.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Operational Alignment: Lead and integrate cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, industrial design, software, firmware, and manufacturing, to execute product development processes. Ensure alignment between product strategies and operational capabilities to achieve cohesive and efficient execution
Financial and Resource Management: Oversee and allocate budgets and resources across hardware programs. Ensure alignment with financial goals and efficient use of operating and capital expenses.
Portfolio and Prioritization Management: Manage the entire portfolio of hardware projects. Set priorities and resolve conflicts to ensure timely delivery of critical tasks and objectives.
Development and Leadership of Team and Organization: Build and mentor high-performing teams. Foster a culture of autonomy and excellence, driving organizational growth and process improvements.
Stakeholder Communication and Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders up to, and including, the executive level. Communicate effectively about program progress, challenges, and strategic directions.
Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to perform trade-off analyses and resolve complex product development challenges. Demonstrate adaptability and problem-solving capabilities to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive innovative solutions.

What You Bring

10+ years of relevant work experience in program management in hardware development
5+ years of experience in building processes, project management, and schedules
5+ years of managing and creating budgets
Experience and strong understanding of basic engineering principles and development
Understand and communicate complex, technical/Engineering issues
Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies and program issues quickly and efficiently

Benefits that Benefit You

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 171,525 in the lowest geographic market and USD 274,440 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Director – Engineering Program Management

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