Sr. Technical Program Manager

Axon; Washington; On-site; USD 131,250 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager for its VR team, focusing on immersive training products. You will own planning and delivery across Unity clients, backend services, hardware integrations, and interactive design.

Location is onsite in Seattle, WA, with potential consideration for Scottsdale, AZ or Boston, MA for the right candidate. Expect cross-functional collaboration and rigorous execution to deliver life-saving training products.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in technical program management in software environments.
• Experience delivering complex programs in VR, gaming, or multimedia.
• Familiar with game/mobile/desktop development and Agile methods.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional delivery of VR programs spanning Unity clients, back-end systems, hardware, and QA.
• Create and maintain detailed program plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, and design to translate requirements into executable plans.
• Establish and manage status reporting mechanisms and operating rhythms.
• Identify and resolve blockers early through proactive communication and collaboration.

Skills

Technical program management

VR programs

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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 Senior Technical Program Manager on Axon\'s VR team, you will drive execution across immersive training products that combine cutting-edge VR with backend services, hardware integrations, and interactive design. You\'ll own the planning and delivery of complex cross-functional programs, acting as a force multiplier for engineering and product teams. This is a critical backfill role that will restore vital program management capacity and help ensure our teams remain focused, aligned, and on track to deliver life-saving training products.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite in Seattle, WA (onsite in Scottsdale, AZ or Boston, MA may be considered for the right candidate).

• Drive cross-functional delivery of VR programs that span Unity clients, backend systems, hardware, and QA
• Create and maintain detailed program plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with engineering, product, QA, and design teams to translate high-level requirements into executable plans
• Establish and manage status reporting mechanisms and operating rhythms
• Identify and resolve blockers early through collaboration and proactive communication
• Foster alignment across stakeholders and elevate execution discipline throughout the VR pillar

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience in technical program management, including 3+ years in software environments
• Demonstrated success delivering complex programs in VR, gaming, or multimedia settings
• Familiarity with game, mobile or desktop development; Agile methodologies; Jira; Confluence; and other program management tools
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve risks, and drive outcomes with limited oversight

Diversity

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK. At Axon, we aim far and think big with a long-term view to reinvent the world for safety and betterment. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed.

Benefits and Notes

Axon is a total compensation company. Base pay range: $131,250 — $210,000 USD. Our benefits offer options to support you physically, financially and emotionally. For details, visit the official Axon careers page. The actual base pay is determined by factors such as level, function, training, experience, and geographic market.

Important notes: The above job description is not exhaustive of all duties. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in firearms environments. We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. If you have a disability or need accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail]. Axon is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity and inclusion. Phishing alert: be cautious of offers outside official channels. See the official Axon careers page for details.