Pre Kick-Off Project Manager II - Standards

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll 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 a Project Manager you will play a critical role in setting project teams up for long-term success by owning the operational foundation of every customer implementation. From the moment a project is initiated youll ensure the right tools are in place timelines are aligned and all stakeholders are informed and prepared.

Through your work you will empower Project Managers Business Analysts and Engineering partners to focus on executionensuring that every engagement begins with clarity structure and momentum. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver on time exceed customer expectations and advance public safety outcomes.

What Youll Do

Location: Location: This role is based out of one of our hub locations (Scottsdale AZ Atlanta GA Denver CO Boston MA Seattle WA Washington DC San Francisco CA) and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.
Reports to: Manager Implementation Services

• Drive new agency onboarding from Sales handoff through project readiness.
• Own implementation setup across both Standards and Notes product lines.
• Create and manage agency artifacts including Smartsheets SharePoint sites training environments and D365 project entries.
• Manage Standards and Notes queue - demos discovery meetings data gathering
• Submit and track engineering tickets for environment setups
• Ensure accurate system configuration through feature flag management and environment standards.
• Lead the project intake process ensuring complete and accurate data across internal systems.
• Act as the initial point of contact for internal teams and agency stakeholders.
• Coordinate kickoffs team introductions and discovery scheduling to ensure strong project starts.
• Partner with Engineering and Professional Services to monitor environment setup and technical dependencies.
• Keep documentation up to date across all internal systems trackers and dashboards.
• Post deployment handoff and coordination
• Compile stats for Standards - Go live estimates MCR counts

What You Bring

• 5 years of experience in program coordination project management or implementation support roles.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple deadlines systems and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to translate complex workflows into clear next steps.
• Operational mindset with extreme attention to detail and documentation.
• Experience using project and collaboration tools such as SmartSheet Jira SharePoint Salesforce and Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with government law enforcement or regulated industry environments is a plus.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidentiality with sensitive data.

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

#LI-Hybrid

Dont meet every single requirement Thats 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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.

Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons 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. Were 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. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.