Director, Engineering Program Management

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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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

At Axon, we build technology that helps Protect Life and address some of society’s most critical safety challenges. Our products combine complex hardware, software, firmware, and manufacturing technologies and are deployed by customers around the world. As Director of Engineering Program Management , you will lead the Engineering Program Management organization responsible for driving Axon’s Devices products from early concept through development, validation, and launch. You will lead and develop a team of high-performing Engineering Program Managers who work at the center of Engineering, Product, Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations. Your organization will create the structure, clarity, and accountability that enables cross-functional teams to execute effectively while navigating the technical complexity, ambiguity, and trade-offs inherent in developing world-class products. Beyond individual program execution, you will own how Engineering Program Management operates across the Devices portfolio. You will help establish development processes, portfolio governance, planning mechanisms, and decision frameworks that allow Axon to scale while maintaining the speed, agility, and ownership required to innovate. This role requires a leader who can operate at both the strategic and execution levels—someone who can build an exceptional program management organization, partner effectively with senior Engineering and Product leaders, and dive deeply into a critical program when necessary to help teams work through complex technical or execution challenges.

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Lead the Engineering Program Management Organization

Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Engineering Program Managers responsible for complex hardware and connected-device development programs. Establish clear expectations for program leadership, execution rigor, communication, risk management, and cross-functional accountability. Build organizational capability through coaching, hiring, talent development, and succession planning. Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

12+ years of relevant experience in engineering program management, technical program management, product development, or related roles, with significant experience developing complex hardware products. 5+ years of people leadership experience , including building, developing, and leading high-performing program management teams. Demonstrated experience leading multiple complex hardware or connected-device programs from concept through production launch. Strong understanding of hardware product development, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware/software integration, validation, manufacturing, and new product introduction. Deep program management expertise across schedule development, risk management, resource planning, budget management, development milestones, and cross-functional execution. Experience developing and scaling product development processes, governance models, and operating mechanisms across an organization. Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of programs and make thoughtful prioritization and resource trade-offs. Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing significant development budgets and capital investments. Proven ability to influence across organizational boundaries and align diverse technical and business teams around a common objective. Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity, create clarity, and drive decisions in a fast-moving product development environment. Ability to understand complex technical issues, ask the right questions, and communicate implications effectively to both engineering teams and executive leadership. Exceptional judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical, schedule, cost, quality, and customer considerations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated effectiveness communicating with senior and executive leadership. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Benefits that Benefit You

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support Learning & Development programs And yes, we have snacks in our offices Axon and all Axon-affiliated entities are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 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. We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form . For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. 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. Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers . If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com , or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com .

Director, Engineering Program Management

The posting, in Axon's own words

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

Your Impact

Lead the Engineering Program Management Organization

Own Portfolio-Level Program Execution

Drive Product Development Excellence

Lead Cross-Functional Alignment

Manage Portfolio Priorities and Resources

Own Financial and Program Planning

Drive Executive Communication and Decision-Making

What You Bring

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits that Benefit You