Director, Fleet Operations

Axon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

ERGs and snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon seeks an experienced Director of Fleet Operations in Scottsdale to lead strategy, lifecycle management, and the total cost of ownership for the fleet. You’ll own budgeting, asset investment, and safety governance while partnering with Legal, Finance, and cross-functional teams to drive service excellence and compliance.

You will build a high-performing team, set performance targets, and influence senior leaders with data-driven recommendations and strategic vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business, operations, supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in fleet operations and asset management.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience and building organizational capability.
• Experience developing multi-year fleet or asset-management strategies.
• Experience owning operating and capital budgets and delivering cost improvements.
• Knowledge of Class 1–8 truck specs and lifecycle requirements.
• Strong familiarity with fleet regulations (DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, IRP).
• Proven ability to lead safety programs and governance across a fleet.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet strategy and multi-year planning aligned with business growth.
• Own fleet operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and investment cases.
• Oversee asset lifecycle from specification to disposition and optimization.
• Establish safety, compliance, and risk governance across the fleet.
• Drive technology roadmap for telematics and asset management.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and partnerships with procurement and legal.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & finance

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Asset-management systems

Telematics platforms

Job description

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.

Director, Fleet Operations

Your Impact

Axon is seeking an experienced Director of Fleet Operations to lead the strategy, performance, and full lifecycle management of its fleet and associated operational assets. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, this leader will translate business objectives into a scalable fleet strategy that ensures assets are safe, compliant, reliable, and deployed effectively to support business growth and service delivery.

You will own fleet operating and capital planning, lifecycle investment recommendations, operating standards, and performance management—from asset specification and acquisition through registration, utilization, maintenance, and disposition. You will build organizational capability, lead cross-functional initiatives, and establish the systems, supplier partnerships, and governance needed to improve service, manage risk, and optimize total cost of ownership.

This role combines strategic leadership with operational expertise. Success requires sound business judgment, financial discipline, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona- ONSITE
Reports to: Senior Director, Operations
Direct Reports: 1–5, including Operations Manager(s) and potentially Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) truck drivers

Lead Fleet Strategy and Business Planning

• Develop and execute a multi-year fleet strategy aligned with business growth, service requirements, geographic expansion, and capital priorities.
• Translate business demand into fleet capacity plans, vehicle and equipment specifications, asset allocation decisions, replacement schedules, and investment recommendations.
• Establish a scalable fleet operating model with clear service levels, decision rights, operating standards, and accountability across stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate changing operational needs and ensure fleet capabilities support business objectives.

Own Financial and Asset Lifecycle Performance

• Own fleet operating and capital budgets, including annual planning, forecasting, variance management, and investment business cases, within established approval policies.
• Lead the full asset lifecycle, including specification, acquisition, registration, deployment, utilization, maintenance, replacement, and disposition.
• Optimize total cost of ownership through disciplined acquisition planning, asset utilization, preventive maintenance, supplier performance, and disposition strategies.
• Evaluate purchasing, leasing, replacement, and outsourcing alternatives using lifecycle costs, service requirements, and operational risk.
• Establish and deliver measurable improvement targets for cost, reliability, utilization, and service performance.

Establish Safety, Compliance, and Risk Governance

• Establish and govern fleet safety policies, driver qualification requirements, operating procedures, maintenance standards, and recordkeeping practices.
• Ensure fleet operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and International Registration Plan (IRP) requirements.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, and operational stakeholders to maintain effective controls, audit readiness, and corrective-action programs.
• Establish incident-response and business continuity plans that reduce operational exposure and minimize service disruption.
• Build a culture in which safety, compliance, and accountability are embedded in daily decisions and leadership practices.

Lead Performance Management and Technology

• Define and manage a fleet performance framework covering safety, compliance, asset availability, utilization, maintenance, service delivery, and cost.
• Lead the fleet technology and data roadmap, including telematics, asset-management systems, workflow automation, and performance reporting.
• Use data and operational insights to identify systemic issues, prioritize investments, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead regular business reviews with senior leadership, communicating financial results, operational performance, material risks, and investment recommendations.

Build Organizational Capability and Cross-Functional Alignment

• Build and lead a high-performing fleet organization, including organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Coach and develop managers and individual contributors, establish clear expectations, and hold the team accountable for measurable results.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and decisions involving fleet requirements, asset allocation, service levels, operational readiness, and investment priorities.
• Establish effective partnerships with internal stakeholders to resolve competing priorities and deliver reliable, scalable fleet services.

Own Supplier Strategy and Performance

• Own fleet supplier strategy and strategic vendor relationships, partnering with Procurement and Legal on sourcing, negotiations, and contracting.
• Establish supplier performance standards and governance for cost, quality, delivery, availability, and service.
• Develop supplier contingency plans and address performance gaps to protect operational continuity.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, improve commercial terms, and strengthen long-term supplier capabilities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, operations, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in fleet operations, transportation, logistics, or asset management, including significant leadership responsibility and experience implementing scalable processes.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success developing teams and managers, setting performance expectations, and building organizational capability.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing a multi-year fleet or asset-management strategy in a complex or growing organization.
• Experience owning operating and capital budgets, developing investment business cases, and delivering measurable improvements in total cost of ownership and operational performance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Class 1–8 truck specifications, including vehicle configuration, acquisition, maintenance, and lifecycle requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable fleet regulations and compliance requirements, including DOT, FMCSA, IFTA, and IRP.
• Experience establishing safety programs, fleet governance, risk controls, and audit-ready operating processes.
• Experience leading technology implementation and operational improvement initiatives involving telematics, asset-management systems, and process automation.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships in partnership with procurement and other business functions.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and investment decisions.
• Executive communication skills and the ability to influence senior leaders, align cross-functional stakeholders, and resolve competing business priorities.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational discipline, and a commitment to safety, quality, accuracy, and accountability.

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 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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 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.

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.

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