Project Manager, ALPR

Axon; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Wellness programs

Learning & Development programs

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Project Manager to lead national permitting for ALPR deployments, coordinating with AHJs, engineering, and compliance teams across the United States. This remote role requires 30% travel and strong regulatory knowledge to drive scalable, high-velocity installations.

You will guide strategies, reduce risk, and own end-to-end workflows in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, reporting to the Director of Professional Services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years managing infrastructure, utility, or construction permitting in enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Certifications such as PMP, ICC Permit Technician, OSHA 30, NFPA, LEED preferred.
• Proficiency with GIS, CAD, Asana and permit-tracking tools.
• Ability to translate code frameworks (NEC, NFPA, zoning) into deployment-ready requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end permitting workflows across multiple states and municipalities.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable tracking and reporting tools.
• Interpret, anticipate, and influence local and regional permitting dynamics.
• Act as the regulatory liaison between Axon and AHJs.
• Coordinate with engineering, deployment, legal, and customer success teams.

Skills

PMP

ICC Permit Technician

OSHA 30

NFPA knowledge

Leadership

Tools

GIS

CAD

Asana

Permit tracking systems

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

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.S.

What You’ll Do

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

Authority Engagement

• Build and maintain proactive relationships with permitting and zoning officials nationwide
• Interpret, anticipate, and influence local and regional permitting dynamics
• Act as the regulatory liaison between Axon and AHJs

Strategic Permit Leadership

• Own end-to-end permitting workflows across multiple states and municipalities
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable tracking and reporting tools
• Optimize permitting timelines in alignment with ALPR project schedules

Risk & Regulatory Navigation

• Identify permitting barriers early and implement mitigation strategies
• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

What You Bring

• 4+ years managing infrastructure, utility, or construction permitting in enterprise or public-sector environments
• Demonstrated expertise with NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental regulations
• Track record of influencing internal stakeholders and external regulators
• 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
• Proven ability to lead in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments

Preferred Qualifications

Permitting & Regulatory

• Large-scale permitting leadership across jurisdictions
• Deep code knowledge (NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental)
• Public safety, DOT, or utility permitting experience preferred

Project & Process Management

• Advanced risk management and issue resolution
• Permitting workflows for high-volume infrastructure rollouts
• Proficiency in tools like Smartsheet, Excel, and Asana

Stakeholder Engagement

• Skilled communicator across technical and government audiences
• Able to secure buy-in and resolve conflicts with AHJs

Cross-Functional Execution

• Success collaborating across engineering, legal, compliance, and field teams
• Fast-paced environment readiness and change agility

Tools & Systems

• GIS, CAD, blueprint interpretation
• Permit and document control systems

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
• 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 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.

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