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# AfroTech 2026 Technical Program Manager, Software Deployments at Join Our Talent Community

- **Company:** Join Our Talent Community
- **Location:** New York, NY / Texas-, United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axontalentcommunity/jobs/8014915003

## Job description

2026 AfroTech Attendees

This opportunity is reserved for registered 2026 AfroTech attendees as part of Axon’s AfroTech recruiting experience. You must be attending AfroTech 2026 to apply through this posting.

Not attending AfroTech this year? We still want to hear from you. Explore current opportunities and find your place at Axon at axon.com/careers.

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

Axon is a global leader in public safety technology, dedicated to protecting life and making communities safer. We are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex, enterprise-grade SaaS solutions that empower our customers to manage information effectively.

As a Technical Program Manager at Axon, you will play a pivotal role in aligning technical solutions with customer needs, ensuring seamless deployment, and enhancing our product impact. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in dynamic environments, champions cross-team collaboration, and drives meaningful change. If you are passionate about technology, possess excellent program management skills, and seek a purpose-driven career, this is the role for you.

## What You’ll Do

Location: Dallas, TX, Scottsdale, AZ, Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY or Chicago, IL Travel: 30% Reports to: Director, Program Management

- Lead complex, enterprise SaaS product deployments, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables align with customer expectations and revenue recognition guidelines.
- Manage multiple medium to large-sized projects with a focus on timelines, scope, and budget control.
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define program requirements, ensuring compliance with national and state standards.
- Engage with customer, sales, product, and software services leaders to define project vision, scope, and delivery timelines.
- Support program planning activities through effective work estimation processes.
- Oversee program-level change management activities, working closely with client partners and internal stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive documentation to support customer acceptance and revenue recognition.
- Act as the primary facilitator for project team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues to ensure successful outcomes.
- Deliver foundational training to customers both remotely and in person, supporting adoption of Axon solutions.
- Mentor junior project managers and support the recruitment process to strengthen the program management team.

## What You Bring

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Technical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- PMP certification is highly preferred.
- 5+ years of experience leading complex programs in a SaaS environment with demonstrated success in technical program management.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise software deployments, infrastructure programs, or mission-critical application rollouts.
- Strong proficiency in technical project management tools to track, manage, and deliver on objectives.
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while driving alignment among diverse stakeholders.
- Expertise in guiding internal and client teams through ambiguity, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution on shared goals.
- Exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to distill technical concepts for varied audiences.
- Experience identifying process improvements to enhance project delivery outcomes and increase customer satisfaction.
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.

## 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.

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.

## About Join Our Talent Community

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Axon is a public safety technology company that develops devices, software, and AI solutions for law enforcement, justice, and security.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Ticker: AXON on NASDAQ)
- **Headquarters**: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
- **Founded**: 1993
- **Founders**: Rick Smith (CEO) and Tom Smith

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Public safety technology, law enforcement hardware/software, AI-powered evidence management
- **Target Customers**: B2G (Business to Government) — primarily law enforcement agencies, first responders, and public safety organizations globally
- **Mission Statement**: "Protect Life" — with a specific moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and public in half by 2033

## Products & Services
- **Axon Body Cameras**: Wearable cameras for law enforcement officers to capture video evidence.
- **Axon TASER Energy Weapons**: Less-lethal weapons designed to reduce injury and fatalities in confrontations.
- **Axon Evidence (Cloud Software)**: Digital evidence management platform for storing, sharing, and analyzing video, audio, and documents.
- **Axon AI Suite**: Includes Axon Vision (real-time video analytics), Axon Assistant (automated report writing), and Attribute Search (AI-powered evidence retrieval) — all under the "AI Era Plan" subscription.
- **Axon Dispatch & Real-Time Operations**: Software for real-time situational awareness and dispatch communications.
- **Axon Academy**: Training platform for de-escalation, tactics, and technology use.
- **Axon Respond**: Mobile app for officers to access real-time information and evidence in the field.

## Market Standing
- **Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, Axon is an S&P 500 company with a market capitalization exceeding $30 billion (check current market data for exact figure).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — Axon is a public company with growing recurring software revenue; recent filings show strong year-over-year growth (exact figures available in 10-K/10-Q filings).
- **Notable Partners**: Partnerships with major city police departments, federal agencies (e.g., DOJ), and international law enforcement bodies. Strategic collaborations include cloud infrastructure providers and AI research organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Launched "AI Era Plan" subscription bundle in 2024-2025, signaling pivot to AI-driven recurring revenue.
  - Targeting a 50% reduction in police-public gun deaths by 2033.
  - Expanding international presence with R&D hubs in London, Tampere (Finland), and Ho Chi Minh City.
  - Strong headcount growth across engineering, sales, and operations.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Ecosystem Lock-In**: Axon’s integrated hardware-software-AI ecosystem (cameras + TASER + cloud) creates a high switching cost for agencies.
- **Data Network Effects**: Every camera and device feeds into Axon Evidence, improving AI models and creating a massive proprietary dataset.
- **First-Mover & Trust**: Deep relationships with law enforcement built over 30+ years; brand synonymous with body cameras and less-lethal weapons.
- **Regulatory Moat**: Compliance with CJIS, HIPAA, and other government security standards makes it difficult for competitors to replace Axon in established accounts.
- **AI Leadership**: Early mover in applying generative AI to police report writing and evidence analysis, with a responsible innovation framework to address ethical concerns.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI Monetization**: Converting existing hardware customers to higher-margin AI software subscriptions via the "AI Era Plan."
- **Global Expansion**: Opening R&D and sales offices in Europe (London, Amsterdam, Tampere), Asia (Ho Chi Minh City), and Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) to capture international law enforcement markets.
- **Reducing Gun Deaths**: The "Moonshot 50in10" goal drives product innovation in de-escalation technology, training, and trust-building initiatives.
- **Responsible Innovation**: Public commitment to ethical AI use, transparency, and community engagement to address civil liberties concerns.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees are directly contributing to public safety and reducing violence — a strong sense of purpose.
- **Culture**: Axon describes its culture as "sharp, adaptable, and unstoppable," with values like "Be Obsessed," "Aim Far," "Win Right," "Own It," "Join Forces," and "Expect Candor."
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers a mix of in-office, hybrid, and fully remote roles. Major tech hubs include Scottsdale (HQ), Seattle, San Francisco, Boston, New York, Denver, London, Amsterdam, and Ho Chi Minh City.
- **Benefits**: Top-tier health & wellness, financial security (equity, 401k), career development programs, and paid time off.
- **Early Career**: Robust internship, co-op, and a two-year Leadership Development Program (LDP) for recent college graduates.
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy investment in cloud engineering, AI/ML, and hardware R&D. Engineers work on products that have real-world impact on officer safety and justice.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Explicit commitment to fair hiring practices (partnered with BrightHire for AI-powered bias reduction) and building a diverse global team.

## Sources
1. [Axon.com](https://www.axon.com/) — Official corporate site including mission, products, and AI Era Plan.
2. [Axon Careers](https://www.axon.com/careers) — Official careers page with culture, benefits, and office locations.
3. [Axon Culture Page](https://www.axon.com/careers/culture) — Detailed description of values, community, and work environment.
4. [Axon Company Page](https://www.axon.com/company) — Executive team, mission, and company overview.
5. [Axon Talent Community Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/axontalentcommunity) — Official job board for talent community applications.
6. [Axon All Careers](https://www.axon.com/careers/all) — List of all office locations and remote work options.
7. SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) via [SEC.gov](https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001069183&owner=include&count=40) — Public financial data (market cap, revenue, risks) — cited as source for public company data.

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