Senior Hardware Program Lead — Launch a Next‑Gen Taser

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

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