Senior Engineering Program Manager

Axon

$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in program management within hardware development
  • Experience developing processes, project management, and timelines
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience delivering hardware products with integrated software
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and development practices
  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively
  • Proficient in conflict resolution and program issue management
  • Eligible for an export control license due to CEW focus

Responsibilities

  • Manage a program with 4-5 distinct workstreams to ensure timely launch
  • Drive product development for a new TASER product across cross-functional teams
  • Conduct program reviews and provide updates to senior executives
  • Collaborate with Product Management on product trade-offs and solutions
  • Build relationships with Axon, suppliers, and manufacturing partners
  • Oversee program budget and schedule to meet customer needs
  • Lead project from concept through to launch, making key decisions
  • Coordinate travel to manufacturers for development build management

Benefits

  • 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
  • Office snacks provided
Full Job Description
Your Impact

We build and ship products for law enforcement and the communities they serve on a national and global scale. You will be leading the development of the next generation flagship consumer TASER which is a mix of proven T10 technology and brand-new technology, and the first true stand-alone consumer TASER that isn't just a re-skin of a law enforcement device. You will work with some of the best and brightest engineering teams to develop cutting-edge products from start to finish while balancing complex tradeoffs. You will need to be agile, adaptive, and creative to find the best solutions for the most critical products.

What You'll Do:

Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ office, 4 days a week (open to immediate relocation, or travel until relocation)
Reports to: Director, Engineering Program Management
  • Must be capable to manage a program with 4-5 distinct workstreams that must all converge to the launch schedule
  • Drive the successful product development of a new Taser product, managing cross-functional teams to ensure development is on time, on budget, at cost, and reliable.
  • Lead program reviews and updates to senior management and executive teams.
  • Engage with Product Management to frame product trade-offs and find the best solution for Axon.
  • Network and develop relationships across Axon, our suppliers, and manufacturing partners - including our contract manufacturing partner.
  • Own your program budget and schedule end-to-end to ensure we deliver the best possible product that meets our customers' needs.
  • Be a driving force from early concept phases through launch, serving as a key stakeholder in all decisions.
  • Work with a diverse technical team spanning electrical, mechanical, and industrial design, software, firmware, and manufacturing.
  • Travel to the contract manufacturer and/or other vendors will be required, depending on the build schedules for preparation and/or development build management, as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned, such as strategic process development and reporting.

What You Bring
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in program management in hardware development.
  • 5+ years of experience building processes, project management, and schedules.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, business, or equivalent work experience.
  • Delivered a hardware product with software as part of it; proven schedule and budget creation/tracking.
  • Experience and strong understanding of basic engineering principles and development.
  • Understand and communicate complex technical/engineering issues.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts, inter-dependencies, and program issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, and prioritize.
  • A problem-solving mindset, with the tenacity to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Since this role sits in the Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) pillar, the candidate must be able to qualify for an export control license.

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

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work

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.

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