Sr Product Manager II

As a Senior Product Manager II at Axon, you will be responsible for leading the strategic vision and execution of our Virtual Reality solutions. This includes defining product roadmaps, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful feature launches. Your role will involve gathering stakeholder requirements, making data-driven decisions, and guiding the development of features that enhance user experiences.

To be considered for the Senior Product Manager II role at Axon, candidates typically need a Bachelor's degree in computer science, game design, engineering, or a related field, along with 8+ years of Product Management experience, especially in cloud infrastructure. A strong technical background, experience in building complex enterprise solutions, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams are also essential.

Axon's mission to protect life significantly influences the role of a Senior Product Manager II by emphasizing the importance of creating technology that benefits law enforcement and the communities they serve. As a Senior PM, you will work on VR solutions designed for social good, helping to address key public safety issues and improving officer training and community interactions.

At Axon, the work environment for a Senior Product Manager II is collaborative and innovative. You will have the flexibility to work from home or visit one of our R&D hubs, fostering a vibrant culture that encourages idea sharing and teamwork. The culture promotes growth, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence in developing cutting-edge technology for public safety.

As a Senior Product Manager II at Axon, you can expect a competitive salary and 401K with employer match, discretionary paid time off, and an award-winning workplace culture. Additional benefits include parental leave, opportunities for professional development, and unique experiences such as ride-alongs with law enforcement officers, connecting you directly with the impact of your work.

When discussing your experience with product management in cloud infrastructure, emphasize specific projects where you led the development of cloud-based solutions, detailing your role in defining requirements, collaborating with engineers, and navigating challenges. Highlight how these experiences shape your strategic thinking and decision-making approach.

To effectively gather and prioritize requirements for a new product feature, articulate your process of engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs. Explain how you synthesize feedback and leverage data analytics to make informed decisions, ensuring alignment with business goals while meeting user expectations.

Discuss your approaches to communication with cross-functional teams, emphasizing active listening and clarity in your messaging. Explain the importance of fostering an open dialogue, setting regular update meetings, and utilizing collaboration tools to ensure everyone is aligned and informed throughout a project's lifecycle.

When describing a challenging situation, choose a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Break down the challenge, your action plan, and the outcome, highlighting your resilience and ability to pivot when necessary to meet project goals while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.

To ensure your products align with Axon's mission, discuss your dedication to understanding the real-world implications of the technology. Mention how you incorporate user feedback from law enforcement stakeholders and focus on developing features that directly enhance safety and community engagement while providing effective training solutions.

Explain how data metrics inform your product management process by guiding decision-making and performance evaluation. Discuss methods of defining key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, how you analyze user data for insights, and adjust strategies accordingly to enhance product effectiveness.

Provide an example illustrating your ability to balance user needs with business objectives. Discuss a specific project where you had to negotiate trade-offs, prioritize feature development, or influence stakeholders to adopt a necessary approach that served both user satisfaction and company goals effectively.

To stay updated on industry trends in public safety technology, share your practices such as subscribing to industry publications, participating in webinars, attending conferences, and engaging with thought leaders on social media to keep a pulse on new technologies and regulatory changes impacting law enforcement.

Discuss your ability to manage deadlines while ensuring quality by employing project management best practices. Talk about setting realistic timelines, maintaining open communication with team members for continuous feedback, using Agile methodologies, and allowing time for thorough testing and validation before product launch.

When discussing your experience with immersive technology and VR solutions, highlight relevant projects where you've successfully developed or managed VR products. Focus on aspects like user experience design, technical partnerships, or innovative features that enhance training within public safety, reinforcing your familiarity with this rapidly evolving field.