Senior Engineering Program Manager

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Snacks in our offices

Job summary

Axon seeks a seasoned Program Manager to lead hardware development of next-generation TASER products at our Scottsdale, AZ campus. You will drive cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and manufacturing, ensuring on-time, on-budget launches while managing multiple workstreams to deliver high-quality devices for safety and justice applications.

Responsibilities include budget ownership, program reviews with senior leaders, and close collaboration with Product

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management in hardware development.
• 5+ years of experience building processes, project management, and schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, business, or equivalent work experience.
• Delivered a hardware product with software as part of it; proven schedule and budget creation/tracking.
• Experience and strong understanding of basic engineering principles and development.
• Understand and communicate complex technical/engineering issues.
• Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies, and program issues quickly and efficiently.
• A problem-solving mindset, with the tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Since this role sits in the Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) pillar, the candidate must be able to qualify for an export control license.

Responsibilities

• Must be capable to manage a program with 4-5 distinct workstreams that must all converge to the launch schedule.
• Drive the successful product development of a new Taser product, managing cross-functional teams to ensure development is on time, on budget, at cost, and reliable.
• Lead program reviews and updates to senior management and executive teams.
• Engage with Product Management to frame product trade-offs and find the best solution for Axon.
• Network and develop relationships across Axon, our suppliers, and manufacturing partners — including our contract manufacturing partner.
• Own your program budget and schedule end-to-end to ensure we deliver the best possible product that meets our customers' needs.
• Be a driving force from early concept phases through launch, serving as a key stakeholder in all decisions.
• Work with a diverse technical team spanning electrical, mechanical, and industrial design, software, firmware, and manufacturing.
• Travel to the contract manufacturer and/or other vendors will be required, depending on the build schedules for preparation and/or development build management, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, such as strategic process development and reporting.

Skills

Program management

Hardware development

Project scheduling

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering principles

Communication

Problem solving

Export license eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

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.

Your Impact

We build and ship products for law enforcement and the communities they serve on a national and global scale. You will be leading the development of the next generation flagship consumer TASER which is a mix of proven T10 technology and brand-new technology, and the first true stand-alone consumer TASER that isn't just a re-skin of a law enforcement device. You will work with some of the best and brightest engineering teams to develop cutting-edge products from start to finish while balancing complex tradeoffs. You will need to be agile, adaptive, and creative to find the best solutions for the most critical products.

What You’ll Do:

Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ office, 4 days a week (open to immediate relocation, or travel until relocation)
Reports to: Director, Engineering Program Management

• Must be capable to manage a program with 4-5 distinct workstreams that must all converge to the launch schedule
• Drive the successful product development of a new Taser product, managing cross-functional teams to ensure development is on time, on budget, at cost, and reliable.
• Lead program reviews and updates to senior management and executive teams.
• Engage with Product Management to frame product trade-offs and find the best solution for Axon.
• Network and develop relationships across Axon, our suppliers, and manufacturing partners — including our contract manufacturing partner.
• Own your program budget and schedule end-to-end to ensure we deliver the best possible product that meets our customers' needs.
• Be a driving force from early concept phases through launch, serving as a key stakeholder in all decisions.
• Work with a diverse technical team spanning electrical, mechanical, and industrial design, software, firmware, and manufacturing.
• Travel to the contract manufacturer and/or other vendors will be required, depending on the build schedules for preparation and/or development build management, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned, such as strategic process development and reporting.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in program management in hardware development.
• 5+ years of experience building processes, project management, and schedules.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, business, or equivalent work experience.
• Delivered a hardware product with software as part of it; proven schedule and budget creation/tracking.
• Experience and strong understanding of basic engineering principles and development.
• Understand and communicate complex technical/engineering issues.
• Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies, and program issues quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, and prioritize.
• A problem-solving mindset, with the tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Since this role sits in the Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) pillar, the candidate must be able to qualify for an export control license.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.