Director, Real Estate

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

Providing a safe scalable and operationally excellent environment for a rapidly growing global workforce the Director Real Estate is responsible for executing facilities and real estate strategy across manufacturing warehouse R&D and office environments worldwide.

In this role you will ensure facilities infrastructure capacity planning and operational continuity align with business growth acquisitions compliance requirements and long-term strategic objectives. You will partner closely with Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Finance Legal and executive leadership to support expansion optimize the real estate portfolio and maintain resilient global facilities operations.

Your work directly enables our teams to innovate build and deliver life-saving technology to law enforcement and public safety agencies worldwide.

What Youll Do

Location: Onsite in Phoenix AZ
Reports to: Senior Vice President Global Site Strategy & Expansion
Direct Reports: 0

• Execute global facilities and real estate strategy aligned to enterprise growth and geographic expansion.
• Oversee acquisition construction estimates expansion consolidation and disposition of global facilities.
• Develop manage and track global facilities operating and capital budgets ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Support M&A activities through facilities due diligence and integration planning.
• Partner cross-functionally to support manufacturing operations R&D labs distribution centers and front office environments.
• Drive facilities-related business continuity planning and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain global real estate portfolio and develop policies standards and governance frameworks.
• Create cost model pro formas for real estate transactions
• Coordinate with external real estate partners to develop letters of intent (LOIs) and favorable lease terms

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Architecture Construction Management Real Estate Business Administration or related field.
• 15 years of progressive global facilities leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of global real estate portfolio management and commercial leasing regulations.
• Experience managing facilities across manufacturing warehouse R&D and enterprise office environments.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale construction and capital projects.
• Strong financial acumen including budget management forecasting and capital planning.
• Experience supporting high-growth acquisitive or enterprise-scale organizations.
• Experience operating in regulated government-contracted or public safety environments preferred.
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence skills.

Work Location

This role is based out of our Phoenix AZ location. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Mondays through Fridays. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.

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

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.

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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.