Director, Engineering Program Management, Taser

The Director of Engineering Program Management at Axon is responsible for leading the development of hardware products from concept to launch. This includes defining strategic roadmaps, managing cross-functional teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring product delivery aligns with business objectives. The role requires a strong focus on collaboration and communication across various departments to optimize operational alignment.

To qualify for the Director of Engineering Program Management role at Axon, candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience in program management, particularly in hardware development. Additionally, having strong project management skills, financial oversight experience, and a robust understanding of engineering principles are essential. Leadership capabilities and the ability to manage diverse teams are also critical qualifications.

Axon is dedicated to employee growth and offers various learning and development programs. As a Director of Engineering Program Management, you will have the resources to continuously develop your skills and leadership abilities in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence. The company encourages mentorship and peer collaboration to enhance professional growth.

The Director of Engineering Program Management at Axon will lead a dynamic team comprising program managers and engineers specializing in hardware development. This team is characterized by creativity, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet societal needs, fostering an environment where collaboration and idea-sharing thrive.

In the role of Director of Engineering Program Management at Axon, you will directly influence the mission of Protect Life by overseeing the development of technology that enhances safety and justice in society. The successful execution of hardware projects ensures that innovative solutions are brought to market effectively, thereby making a positive societal impact.

In your response, highlight specific projects you have overseen from concept to launch, focusing on the strategies you employed to ensure timely delivery and quality of products.

Discuss your methods for assessing the urgency and impact of projects, including any tools you use for prioritization and how you align team efforts with company goals.

Share your approach to encouraging communication and teamwork among diverse departments, providing examples of tools or practices you've implemented to enhance collaboration.

Explain your method for conflict resolution, emphasizing your communication skills and any frameworks you use to address and resolve differences effectively.

Describe your experience in overseeing project budgets, mentioning any tools or techniques you’ve used to monitor expenses and ensure financial efficiency throughout product lifecycles.

Discuss your techniques for gathering customer feedback and insights to inform product development, including any methodologies such as user testing or surveys you utilize.

Be prepared to recount a specific project, detailing the challenges you faced, the steps you took to address them, and the final outcome. This shows your problem-solving abilities.

Explain the project management tools and methodologies you are familiar with, such as Agile or Scrum, including how you've applied them to achieve project goals.

Discuss the metrics and KPIs you track to evaluate product performance, including customer satisfaction, sales figures, and market feedback, highlighting how you utilize these insights for future improvements.

Reflect on your leadership style, whether it's transformational, democratic, or another approach, and provide examples of how this style has positively impacted team performance and morale.