Head of Engineering & Projects

Axon; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Job summary

Axon seeks a Project Manager to lead national permitting for ALPR deployments, guiding cross-functional teams through AHJs, NEC/NFPA compliance, and scalable workflows in a remote role with 30% travel.

You will collaborate with engineering, legal, compliance and field operations, turning regulatory complexity into actionable plans and ensuring audit-ready documentation across jurisdictions.

Strong regulatory background, excellent communication, and proven process design are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing infrastructure, utility, or construction permitting in enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Demonstrated expertise with NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental regulations.
• Certifications such as PMP, ICC Permit Technician, OSHA 30, NFPA, LEED preferred
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD, Asana, and permit tracking systems

Responsibilities

• Interpret, anticipate, and influence local and regional permitting dynamics
• Act as the regulatory liaison between Axon and AHJs
• Optimize permitting timelines in alignment with ALPR project schedules
• Risk & Regulatory Navigation
• Translate code frameworks (NEC, NFPA, local zoning) into deployment-ready requirements
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure documentation and approvals are audit-ready
• Act as a core partner to engineering, deployment, legal, and customer success
• Provide permitting forecasts and impact guidance to project teams
• Advocate for permitting considerations during early-stage project planning

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

PMP or ICC Permit Technician certification

OSHA 30

Bachelors in Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

CAD

Asana

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

We’re explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Own and accelerate the permitting process for Axon's ALPR infrastructure deployments by eliminating roadblocks before they surface. This role turns complexity into clarity—guiding customers through regulatory hurdles, standardizing scalable workflows, and enabling compliant, high‑velocity installations across the U.

Location: Remote + 30% travel required.

Reports to: Director, Professional Services

As a Project Manager at Axon, you are a national permitting authority—driving strategy, reducing risk, and steering deployment teams through the complex landscape of multi‑jurisdictional approvals. You'll work at the intersection of public safety, engineering, and local government—serving as a trusted advisor for both internal teams and external agencies.

This position demands deep regulatory knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to design scalable processes for high‑volume deployments. You’ll lead engagement with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), oversee national compliance, and de‑risk field operations long before equipment hits the ground.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret, anticipate, and influence local and regional permitting dynamics
• Act as the regulatory liaison between Axon and AHJs
• Optimize permitting timelines in alignment with ALPR project schedules
• Risk & Regulatory Navigation
• Translate code frameworks (NEC, NFPA, local zoning) into deployment‑ready requirements
• Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure documentation and approvals are audit‑ready
• Act as a core partner to engineering, deployment, legal, and customer success
• Provide permitting forecasts and impact guidance to project teams
• Advocate for permitting considerations during early‑stage project planning

Qualifications & Experience

• 4+ years managing infrastructure, utility, or construction permitting in enterprise or public‑sector environments
• Demonstrated expertise with NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental regulations
• Certifications such as PMP, ICC Permit Technician, OSHA 30, NFPA, LEED preferred
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD, Asana, and permit tracking systems
• Strong analytical, documentation, and process‑building capabilities
• Permitting & Regulatory: Deep code knowledge (NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental)
• Project & Process Management
• Advanced risk management and issue resolution
• Proficiency in tools like Smartsheet, Excel, and Asana
• Success collaborating across engineering, legal, compliance, and field teams
• GIS, CAD, blueprint interpretation
• Permit and document control systems

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support

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

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