AfroTech 2026 Technical Program Manager, Software Deployments

Join Our Talent Community; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Mental wellness support

Snack in offices

Job summary

Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive complex, enterprise SaaS deployments and align technical solutions with customer needs. You will lead cross-team collaboration, manage milestones, and ensure seamless deployment while championing change across product, engineering, and services.

You will guide program planning, mentor junior PMs, and deliver training to customers, both remotely and in person, contributing to revenue recognition and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Technical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, enterprise SaaS product deployments with milestones and revenue recognition alignment.
• Manage multiple medium to large projects focusing on timelines, scope, and budget.
• Define program requirements with product and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Engage with leaders across customer, sales, product, and services to set vision and timelines.
• Support planning through effective work estimation processes.
• Oversee change management with client partners and stakeholders.
• Create documentation to support acceptance and revenue recognition.
• Act as primary facilitator for teams and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure success.
• Deliver training to customers remotely and in person.
• Mentor junior PMs and assist recruitment of the program management team.

Skills

PMP certification

SaaS program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

AfroTech 2026 Technical Program Manager, Software Deployments

2026 AfroTech Attendees

This opportunity is reserved for registered 2026 AfroTech attendees as part of Axon’s AfroTech recruiting experience. You must be attending AfroTech 2026 to apply through this posting.

Not attending AfroTech this year? We still want to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and find your place at Axon at axon.com/careers.

Your Impact

Axon is a global leader in public safety technology, dedicated to protecting life and making communities safer. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, enterprise-grade SaaS solutions that empower our customers to manage information effectively.

As a Technical Program Manager at Axon, you will play a pivotal role in aligning technical solutions with customer needs, ensuring seamless deployment, and enhancing our product impact. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments, champions cross-team collaboration, and drives meaningful change. If you are passionate about technology, possess excellent program management skills, and seek a purpose-driven career, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Location: Dallas, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, or Chicago, IL
Travel: 30%
Reports to: Director, Program Management

• Lead complex, enterprise SaaS product deployments, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables align with customer expectations and revenue recognition guidelines.
• Manage multiple medium to large-sized projects with a focus on timelines, scope, and budget control.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define program requirements, ensuring compliance with national and state standards.
• Engage with customer, sales, product, and software services leaders to define project vision, scope, and delivery timelines.
• Support program planning activities through effective work estimation processes.
• Oversee program-level change management activities, working closely with client partners and internal stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive documentation to support customer acceptance and revenue recognition.
• Act as the primary facilitator for project team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues to ensure successful outcomes.
• Deliver foundational training to customers both remotely and in person, supporting adoption of Axon solutions.
• Mentor junior project managers and support the recruitment process to strengthen the program management team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Technical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex programs in a SaaS environment with demonstrated success in technical program management.
• Strong proficiency in technical project management tools to track, manage, and deliver on objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while driving alignment among diverse stakeholders.
• Expertise in guiding internal and client teams through ambiguity, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution on shared goals.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to distill technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Experience identifying process improvements to enhance project delivery outcomes and increase customer satisfaction.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• 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.

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.

Please note prior to proceeding: Axon will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor or continue sponsorship of any employment-based visa, including an H-1B petition, transfer, or extension, or other petition. Axon cannot guarantee that work authorization will be sought and reserves the right to withdraw this offer or terminate employment in the event that Axon determines not to or is unable to proceed with visa sponsorship. Any verbal or written commitment made by Axon regarding visa sponsorship is non-binding and may be changed at any time in Axon's sole discretion.

Please confirm your understanding that this role requires CJIS clearance (https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis) across all 50 states for the entire time you are employed in this role. Your selection for this role and continued employment with Axon is contingent upon maintaining this clearance.

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