VP, Global Facilities

Axon; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing safety and justice through innovative technology. As the Vice President of International Global Facilities, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning and operation of facilities that support critical functions. Your strategic leadership will drive the global real estate strategy, ensuring alignment with operational needs and sustainability goals. Collaborating with diverse teams, you will manage capital projects and develop comprehensive security and compliance programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Snacks in the office

Qualifications

• 12+ years of senior global facilities leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of global real estate and commercial leasing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global real estate portfolio and construction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations and manage global budgets.
• Lead cross-functional business continuity planning and risk assessments.

Skills

Global Facilities Leadership

Real Estate Regulations

Facilities Management

Operations Planning

Analytical Skills

Environmental Health and Safety

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

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

Providing a great place to come to work for a global workforce of over 4,000 employees, The Vice President of International Global Facilities is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and operation of all domestic and international facilities supporting manufacturing, warehouse, R&D, and front office operations. You will drive global real estate strategy and execution, lead capital projects including greenfield and brownfield developments, and ensure facilities align with operational needs, compliance requirements, and corporate sustainability goals. This position collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and executive leadership to support business growth, and ensure operational capacity, compliance, and continuity.

What You’ll Do

Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters
Reports to: EVP of Axon Global Operations.
Direct Reports: 6-7 across facilities, environmental health and safety, physical security and special projects.

• Collaborate across all functions and key stakeholders to align facilities strategy with broader business strategy and corporate culture.
• Oversee global real estate portfolio including the acquisition, construction, operation and disposition of all locations, optimizing for growth, capacity, and culture.
• Head up end-to-end management of global construction initiatives for both new locations and existing site capital improvement projects.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation and maintenance of global facilities.
• Develop and implement EHS functions ensuring compliance with all regulations including all reporting and operational metrics.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security program across all front office, global operations centers, and our Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
• Develop, manage, and track global budgets, including operating expenses, capital projects, and lease obligations, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support M&A activities by conducting operational due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing integration strategies.
• Lead cross-functional business continuity planning, including risk assessments, scenario planning, and recovery strategies to safeguard critical operations.
• Standardize service levels and vendor management across global locations.
• Develop and maintain all related global policies and standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelors’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 12+ years of senior global facilities leadership.
• A robust knowledge of global real estate and commercial leasing regulations.
• Facilities Management experience including but not limited to manufacturing and distribution centers and front office sites.
• Operations and front office space capacity planning in a high growth environment.
• Strong analytical/financial skills including budgets and forecasts and lease accounting standards.
• Experience in environmental health and safety (EHS), physical security, project management and information technology.

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.

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.

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