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
You aren’t like everybody else. You aim a little higher. You reach a little further. Your experience is much broader than just a previous career or a few past jobs. You've been listening, learning, and paying attention to recent events which have demonstrated to you why building world-class technology for Public Safety is so important. You do more because it matters to you. When it comes to looking for that next opportunity, you want to do work that matters to others.
As a Learning & Development Program Manager II on the Learning & Development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and facilitating training programs for Axon employees. This role involves analyzing training needs, creating learning strategies, collaborating with stakeholders, designing and developing courses, evaluating program effectiveness, and continuously improving learning initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance. You will build and scale initiatives focused on engineering management and leadership capabilities (EMDP), cross-cultural collaboration skills, new hire orientation, manager and personal effectiveness, public safety awareness, and English language skills improvement for the Axon Vietnam office and the broader APAC region. As an individual contributor, you will wear multiple hats across these key focus areas, helping teams strive for excellence and align with our ambitious moonshot goals.
What You’ll Do
Location: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam (Hybrid)
Reports to: Senior Director, L&D
- Serve as the custodian of Axon's new hire orientation (NHO), Engineering Manager Development Program (EMDP), English training program, and other L&D initiatives with a key focus in Vietnam and the broader APAC region. This role involves not only overseeing and managing these programs but also delivering them hands-on whenever necessary to ensure their effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct training needs assessments to identify current and future skills gaps within our organization, with a primary focus on the R&D team.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives and engineering roadmap.
- Design and deliver engaging and impactful learning programs utilizing a variety of instructional methods (e.g., instructor-led training, eLearning, blended learning).
- Partner with external training providers to source and manage high-quality training solutions.
- Collaborate with the global learning team to ensure consistency and best practices in learning delivery across the organization.
- Facilitate individual and group training on a regular basis to promote knowledge sharing and skill development among employees across levels and departments.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and measure their impact on employee performance and business results.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in learning and development.
- Foster a learning mindset within the organization.
- Manage the L&D budget and resources effectively.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Adult Learning, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience.
- Passion for L&D and an understanding of technical talent needs.
- Previous experience in managing and executing corporate training initiatives.
- Ability to develop content for all modalities, including storyboard development, virtual presentations, and in-person workshops.
- Technical experience with PowerPoint, iSpring, and WorkDay.
- A self-starter with an inquisitive, collaborative, and can-do mindset.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders to bring learning journeys to life.
- Ability to break down problems and concepts to achieve impact through implementation.
- Strong command of English and Vietnamese.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Robust Paid Time Off policy
- Bonuses
- Lunch allowance
- Cell phone stipend
- Free LinkedIn Learning or Udemy account
- Access to 24/7 online emotional and mental support
- Gym membership
- Free parking
- Stocked fridges and pantries - free coffee, cold beverages, snacks
- Annual Company Outing Trip
- Monthly team social activities
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.
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.
