Product Manager II, Physical Security and Sensors

As a Product Manager II at Axon, your primary responsibilities will include integrating data streams from physical security systems and designing scalable solutions that enhance incident response. You’ll manage end-to-end processes for real-time scenarios, ensuring that first responders have the actionable intelligence they need, which directly supports our mission to protect life.

To qualify for the Product Manager II role at Axon, candidates are expected to have at least 4 years of software product management experience, particularly with sensor integration platforms in public safety. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is also required. Experience with IoT solutions, device-to-cloud technologies, and a strong understanding of physical security products will give you an edge.

The Product Manager II at Axon plays a critical role in developing innovative solutions that enhance public safety. By utilizing the Axon Fusus platform to streamline data integration and alert prioritization, you will support first responders in making informed decisions swiftly, thus directly impacting the safety and efficacy of community responses.

Essential skills for the Product Manager II role at Axon include a deep understanding of IoT and device-to-cloud solutions, excellent communication skills for presenting ideas to stakeholders, and a strong ability to analyze data to guide decision-making processes. Familiarity with product management fundamentals, including backlog management and sprint planning, is also crucial.

At Axon, the work culture is collaborative, dynamic, and mission-driven. As a Product Manager II, you’ll be encouraged to connect with team members, share diverse perspectives, and be part of a larger mission to make a meaningful impact in public safety. The hybrid work model allows for flexibility while still fostering in-person collaboration when needed.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you successfully integrated sensor platforms, focusing on the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Discuss any measurable impacts for first responders that resulted from your work.

It's essential to discuss your method for aligning features with user needs and business goals. Mention frameworks you use, such as the MoSCoW method (Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have), while emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders.

Share your techniques for gathering user insights, such as surveys, interviews, or usability testing. Highlight how these insights shape product decisions and improve user experience.

It's crucial to convey your negotiation and communication skills. Provide an example that illustrates how you balanced different viewpoints while ensuring the project's alignment with broader business objectives.

Discuss your comfort level with tools and techniques used for data analysis, such as SQL queries or analytics software. Emphasize the importance of data in refining product features and driving decision-making.

Highlight specific instances where you've successfully collaborated with design, engineering, or marketing teams. Illustrate how these interactions have led to successful project launches or improved user satisfaction.

Share your passion for creating technology that positively impacts lives. Discuss any personal experiences that have solidified your interest in working towards solutions that enhance community safety and justice.

Emphasize the importance of using key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. Discuss how you gather user feedback, assess product performance and how this informs future iterations.

Reflect on specific challenges you’ve encountered, such as connectivity issues or real-time performance hurdles. Discuss how you addressed these challenges through innovative problem-solving.

Talk about your dedication to continuous learning, whether through attending webinars, reading industry articles, or networking with other professionals. Highlight resources that have influenced your strategic thinking.