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Senior Strategic Program Manager (Remote)

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

As the Senior Strategic Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex and high-impact strategic programs across the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and primary stakeholders in finance and legal, to ensure the alignment of initiatives with the company's strategic goals. Your strategic vision, program management expertise, and exceptional leadership skills will drive the successful implementation of key projects that elevate our competitive position in the market. Your ability to both technical delivery, as well as work with business stakeholders to understand requirements, and timelines to ensure appropriate delivery will be critical to your success.

What You’ll Do

Location: Remotely from US
Reports to: Head of Program and Portfolio Management
Direct Reports: None

The candidate will be responsible for the triple constraints (resources, schedule, budget) of the programs they are assigned to execute as the leading PM. They will also expected to serve as a consultant to functional teams that may need guidance on how to initiate and execute smaller projects.
Working primarily with our Corporate Development and Federal Sales teams.
Program management of initiatives involving the planning and execution from ideation through integration of legal entities, corporate restructuring, and the federal procurement process.
Change management for any/all programs being managed with the afore mentioned teams.
After action reviews and blueprinting for continuous improvement to be implements on similar future projects.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, with a deep understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex, cross-functional strategic programs within large organizations.
3 – 5 years’ experience with projects requiring corporate governance changes and changes in organizational structure (M&A, Divestitures, Subsidiary origination,Integration, etc) preferably when the entity is subject to federal compliance programs.
3 – 5 years’ experience with the federal procurement process: Specifically understanding contacts that include cost accounting standards / non-commercial contracts subject to FAR 15 regulations / time & material contracts.
Strong understanding of legal, financial, and compliance aspects related to corporate restructuring.
Experience working with legal counsel, financial advisors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
Proven ability to coordinate and deliver new documented company policies including but not limited to employee handbooks, employee contracts, intercompany agreements.
Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve outstanding results.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, able to synthesize complex information into actionable plans.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior executives.
Proficiency in risk management, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is a plus.
Driving decisions and solutions for complex problems that require cross functional input and approval.

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.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 106,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 205,000 in the highest geographic market. The on target earnings range for this role is between USD 137,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 263,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).

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.

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.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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