Professional Services Manager II, Axon Air

Axon; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Axon is hiring a Professional Services Manager II for the Axon Air drones, remotely from the United States with up to 80% travel. You will lead deployments for law enforcement, enterprise and public safety agencies, acting as a trusted SME to ensure adoption and long-term success.

You will design deployment plans, oversee complex implementations, and guide customers through FAA regulations and integrations with third-party vendors. Strong leadership and mentoring are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years in professional services, technical deployment, or UAS program management.
• FAA Part 107 certification required; advanced certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Axon drone technology for applicable agencies.
• Engage agency leaders and drone program managers during pre- and post-sale phases.
• Manage large and complex program implementations with FAA Part 107 compliance.
• Serve as primary technical contact for drone operations, configurations and SaaS integrations.
• Develop and deliver advanced drone-related training for agencies to ensure long-term adoption.
• Mentor Axon Air PSMs and cross-functional partners; share best practices.
• Use Smartsheets to define scope, track milestones and communicate status.
• Capture customer feedback to inform product roadmaps and improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Training delivery

Mentoring

Remote coordination

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheets

DroneSense

DJI

Dedrone

Job description

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

As a Professional Services Manager II for Axon Air , you will lead the deployment of Axon drone technology for law enforcement, enterprise, and public safety agencies. This elevated role requires advanced technical proficiency, deep program management expertise, and the ability to independently manage complex deployments.You will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME) , ensuring customers not only adopt Axon Air solutions but also realize their full potential to transform workflows and enhance organizational effectiveness. By combining advanced technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and consultative leadership, you will accelerate customer adoption, influence program expansion, and deliver long‑term success.

What You'll Do

Location: Remotely from the United States with up to 80% travelReports to: Manager, Professional ServicesDirect Reports: 0

• Engage with agency leaders (e.g., Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Command Staff, Directors of IT) and drone program managers during pre- and post‑sale phases to design and enhance UAS programs.
• Contribute to pre‑sale efforts by conducting needs assessments, providing technical demonstrations, creating deployment plans, and guiding agencies through T&E engagements.
• Lead and manage large and/or complex program implementations , ensuring readiness, compliance with FAA Part 107, and seamless integration with third‑party vendors.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact , providing advanced guidance on drone operations, system configurations, and SaaS integrations.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver advanced drone‑related training programs for agencies, ensuring technical proficiency and long‑term adoption.
• Mentor Axon Air PSMs and cross‑functional partners, sharing expertise, workflows, and best practices.
• Use project management tools (e.g., Smartsheets) to define scope, track milestones, mitigate risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Capture and communicate customer feedback, including feature requests and operational challenges, to inform internal teams and product roadmaps.
• Stay current with UAS technologies, FAA regulations, and emerging trends; contribute to product testing, evaluations, and recommendations.

What You Bring

• BS/BA or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of professional services, technical deployment, or UAS program management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical deployments and customer‑facing projects.
• FAA Part 107 certification required (advanced certifications strongly preferred).
• Advanced expertise in UAS platforms (DJI, Skydio, SkyHero, Fotokite), detection systems (Dedrone), and drone management software (DroneSense).
• Experience with network infrastructure, data management, or SaaS integrations preferred.
• Strong project management, organizational, and consultative skills with proven ability to influence executive and technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with experience providing in‑person technical instruction in operational or high‑stakes environments.
• Ability to work independently while also mentoring peers and junior team members.
• Willingness to travel weekly across North America (potential for international travel).
• Familiarity with law enforcement, security, or military operations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in elevated positions, climbing, working with hand tools, and lifted objects

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

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.

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.We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCAA rights at or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.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 . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.