Principal Product Manager, Axon Air

As the Principal Product Manager at Axon Air, you will take the lead on driving product development for our Drone as First Responder (DFR) solutions. This includes coordinating R&D efforts across Axon Evidence, Skydio, and other partners while ensuring alignment between various departments like product, engineering, and sales. Your role entails prioritizing customer needs, conducting competitive analysis, and overseeing the entire product lifecycle from conception through commercialization.

To apply for the Principal Product Manager role at Axon Air, you should have at least 10+ years of experience in product management, product design, or engineering, particularly in AI-driven products, drones, or public safety technologies. A strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving products from zero to one is highly desirable, along with excellent problem-solving skills to tackle the challenges our products aim to solve.

In the Principal Product Manager role at Axon Air, your influence on product strategy is significant. You will champion the voice of the customer, translating needs into actionable product requirements. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders to develop a clear product roadmap and facilitate the prioritization of features based on customer input, technical feasibility, and overall business value.

The Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution developed under the guidance of the Principal Product Manager at Axon Air aims to revolutionize public safety responses. By integrating drones into critical response operations, this innovative solution intends to reduce gun-related deaths significantly, enhancing community safety and delivering life-saving capabilities to first responders.

At Axon, we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a Principal Product Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a 401k plan with employer match, discretionary paid time off, generous parental leave, and extensive medical and wellness programs. Plus, you’ll have opportunities for professional learning and development, which are integral to your growth and success here at Axon.

In answering this question, discuss your previous roles in product management and emphasize any experience working with innovative technology, such as SaaS or AI-driven products. Highlight specific projects where you led cross-functional teams and succeeded in bringing products from concept to market. Make sure to tie your experience to how it aligns with the responsibilities outlined for the Principal Product Manager at Axon Air.

When asked about gathering customer insights, focus on the methodologies you've employed, such as surveys, interviews, or collaborative workshops with stakeholders. Discuss how you prioritize customer feedback to shape product development and ensure that their needs drive your product roadmap, showcasing your alignment with the role's emphasis on championing the voice of the customer.

For this question, demonstrate your leadership approach by sharing specific examples of leading teams across different functionalities like engineering, sales, and marketing. Describe how you facilitate effective communication and collaboration among teams to achieve common goals, emphasizing your ability to drive alignment and keep projects on track.

When discussing product roadmaps, outline your methodologies for creating, maintaining, and executing them. Provide examples of how you've prioritized features based on market needs and the technical capabilities of your teams. This shows your strategic thinking and planning skills that are essential for the Principal Product Manager position at Axon Air.

In your answer, choose a specific product that posed challenges during its development or market introduction. Discuss the challenges you faced, your approach to resolving them, and the outcomes. This highlights your problem-solving skills and resilience, which are crucial in a fast-paced environment like Axon.

To effectively address this question, share your routines for staying informed about industry trends, such as following industry blogs, attending conferences, or networking with peers. This reflects your commitment to continuous learning and ensures you can leverage emerging trends in product management at Axon Air.

Focus on specific SaaS products you've managed, detailing your involvement in their lifecycle—development, marketing, and scaling. Share the impact those products had on businesses or communities and emphasize how this experience aligns with your potential contributions to Axon Air's offerings.

In your response, emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making in product management. Discuss your experience utilizing analytics tools to derive insights from user data, competitive analysis, and market trends. Ensure to convey how this analytical approach can inform your decisions as the Principal Product Manager at Axon Air.

When addressing this question, provide strategies you employ to manage time effectively under pressure, such as prioritization, delegation, and maintaining open communication with your team. Share examples that illustrate how you've successfully met project deadlines while ensuring quality outcomes, which will resonate with the fast-paced environment at Axon.

You can convey your passion for making a difference through technology by sharing personal stories or experiences that drew you to this field. Discuss how Axon's mission aligns with your values and how you envision contributing to a safer society through your work as the Principal Product Manager.