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.
About Axon 911
Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.
911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.
We are seeking a Manager, Technical Project Management who thrives at the intersection of leadership and execution. In this role, you'll build, mentor, and scale a high-performing team while remaining actively involved in the successful delivery of complex, customer-facing technical implementations. You'll own end-to-end deployments from kickoff through go-live, serving as a trusted advisor to customers and a strategic partner to Engineering, Product, and cross-functional teams. As a senior leader, you'll drive operational excellence, remove roadblocks, and ensure every implementation is delivered on time, within scope, and with an exceptional customer experience. If you're energized by leading people, solving complex technical challenges, and building scalable processes in a fast-growing environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and oversee customer deployments from initiation through execution, ensuring successful and timely delivery
- Actively manage complex, high-visibility projects while mentoring and supporting project managers
- Own the day-to-day executive-level relationship with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Develop, manage, and continuously improve commercial and pilot project plans
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, R&D, Sales, Support, and external partners
- Set clear expectations, manage project schedules, and determine resource needs across multiple initiatives
- Identify risks early, escalate appropriately, and drive solutions that protect timelines and customer trust
- Lead internal, customer, and partner meetings to ensure alignment and accountability
- Identify opportunities for business expansion and add-on sales tied to project success
- Establish, optimize, and scale project management processes, tools, and methodologies
- Communicate clear, concise project updates to internal leadership and external stakeholders
- Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement across deployments
- PMP- or CAPM-certified
- Prior experience in a senior leadership role, with direct people management responsibility
- 6–8+ years of experience managing the full project lifecycle in a B2B SaaS or technology-driven environment
- Proven ability to remain hands-on while leading and scaling teams
- Experience working closely with R&D, Engineering, and Technical teams on complex implementations
- Comfortable engaging with C-suite stakeholders in B2B environments or Command Staff in B2G/Public Safety organizations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics and customer insights to guide decisions
- Experience in implementing AI, tools, processes and templates to help the team scale, improve and be more efficient
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, startup environment
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed (up to 10%)
- Experience working with Public Safety organizations strongly preferred
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with ESInet and i3 technologies
- Experience leading cloud-based deployments
Work Location
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of four days per week in our Manhattan office.
Benefits that Benefit You- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, and 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.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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 https://www.axon.com/careers.
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.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Prior experience in a senior leadership role with direct people management responsibility
- 6-8+ years managing the full project lifecycle in a B2B SaaS or technology-driven environment
- Proven ability to remain hands-on while leading and scaling teams
- Experience working closely with R&D, Engineering, and technical teams on complex implementations
- Comfort engaging with C-suite stakeholders in B2B or Command Staff in B2G/Public Safety organizations
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Data-driven mindset using metrics and customer insights to guide decisions
- Experience implementing AI, tools, processes and templates to improve team scale and efficiency
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, startup environment
- Willingness to travel domestically as needed (up to 10%)
- Experience working with Public Safety organizations
- Experience with ESInet and i3 technologies
- Experience leading cloud-based deployments
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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