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
We are searching for a Program Manager to work for a leading company in smart weapons, public safety, hardware, and advanced software/SaaS solutions for law enforcement agencies on a national and global level.
The SaaS Implementation Program Manager will be responsible for working directly under the Professional Software Services Team and will be tasked with the management and delivery of Axon Records Management (RMS) and Standards (IA) systems. This role will be an integral part in the deployment of technical solutions to Public Safety clients. The Program Manager must have strong program management and leadership skills, software implementation experience, and knowledge of information technology concepts and processes. Additionally, the ability to work with customers, sales, product, engineering, and software services leaders to support the deployment of complex technical solutions within business timelines is critical. This role will also focus on scaling existing project methodologies to accommodate expansion into international markets.
What You’ll Do
Location: Remotely from Puerto Rico and co-located at a client site up to 50% of the time.
Reports to: Director, Program Management
Direct Reports: 0
- Manages all aspects of complex enterprise-grade SaaS product deployments
- Joins forces with the Product and Engineering team to ensure national, state and/or territory requirements are accurately defined
- Oversees program-level change management activities in conjunction with client partners and internal stakeholders
- Ensures program milestones and deadlines are met and associated documentation supports customer acceptance for purposes of revenue recognition
- Works closely with customers, sales, product, engineering, and software services leaders to define the vision, scope, and delivery timelines for project deliverables
- Participates in the definition of program scope and objectives through research and fact-finding
- Supports work estimation process in support of program planning activities
- Operates with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and detail-orientation, while maintaining consistent lines of communication with all teams involved in each project
- Scales existing project methodologies to support the deployment of solutions in international markets
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Technical Engineering (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Software Development), or related field
- PMP highly preferred
- 3+ years of professional experience leading highly complex programs in a SaaS environment
- Experience utilizing technical program/project management tracking tools to ensure project tracking and completion, preferably Smartsheet
- Experience delivering and/or managing a large software deployment, infrastructure, or enterprise applications programs
- Ability to effectively manage and handle multiple concurrent/simultaneous projects at the same time
- Successful background managing advanced enterprise-level and/or multi-departmental projects to completion
- Excellent communication, organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Full fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken
- Previous experience with international business operations and scaling projects for international markets
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401kplan
- Discretionary unlimited paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical stipend
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
Pay Transparency
The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 100,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 120,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.
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.
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.
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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.