Principal NPI Program Manager

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 Principal NPI Program Manager you will own the operational engine that moves Axons products from concept to commercialization. From the moment a product team submits a new SKU request to the moment it is live in the price book and available to quote you are the cross-functional orchestrator - working in lockstep with Product Finance/FP&A Commercial Operations (Quoting) Supply Chain Operations Legal and IT.

You will design operate and continuously improve the NPI process - bringing discipline transparency and velocity to a function that sits at the intersection of product strategy and commercial execution. You will work on issues that shape the design and selling success of Axons products and influence senior and executive leadership across functional areas.

What Youll Do

Location: Scottsdale AZ (flexible for other Axon hubs)
Reports to: Director Chief of Staff (Controllership)

• NPI process ownership
• Own and operate the end-to-end NPI workflow for all SKU types (hardware software services) - from initial SKU submission by product team through cross-functional review cycles and Ready-to-Quote and Ready-to-Ship stages.
• Manage and continuously improve the NPI intake process (ServiceNow) and all associated downstream workflows across D365 and Salesforce.
• Drive the bundle creation process during annual pricing week - meet with product teams to understand product vision and manage the creation of new bundles and updating of existing bundles.
• Design and enforce governance frameworks for SKU creation bundle creation and modification list price changes product end-of-life and SKU swaps.
• Set clear priorities and role clarity during dynamic periods (pricing weeks product launches M&A integrations); ensure the team has the tools training and support to execute.
• Cross-functional leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for NPI across Product Finance Commercial Operations (Quoting) Sales Strategy Supply Chain Operations Legal and IT.
• Drive structured cross-functional alignment before bundles and SKUs are released - coordinating Product Finance and ComOps to ensure commercial technical and operational readiness.
• Lead NPI execution during high-velocity events (e.g. annual Pricing Week) managing 20 product team reviews bundle creation sprints and real-time change requests.
• Regularly influence and present to VP- and C-level stakeholders
• Process improvement and automation
• Identify and execute high-impact improvements to NPI workflows - including AI and automation opportunities that reduce manual effort improve data quality and accelerate cycle time.
• Partner with IT to evolve the ServiceNow NPI workflows intake form and integration architecture; ensure system changes are documented and cross-functionally reviewed before deployment.
• Build and maintain NPI KPI dashboards (SKU cycle time task completion rates bundle change request volume backlog aging) to drive operational visibility and executive reporting.
• M&A & Strategic Projects
• Lead integration of acquired-company SKU portfolios into Axons NPI and commercial systems translating acquired pricing models product structures and go-to-market approaches into Axons frameworks.
• Work on issues that address future product concepts and commercial technologies; contribute to strategic initiatives at the intersection of product pricing and operations.

What Success Looks Like

• SKU intake-to-price-book cycle time is reduced and predictable across all SKU types while maintaining high quality standard.
• Bundle modification requests flow through a structured Finance- and ComOps-approved workflow - with visibility accountability and a clear reduction in repeat/ad hoc changes.
• NPI documentation workflow logic and system integrations are maintained accurate and accessible - no critical institutional knowledge exists only in peoples heads.
• The NPI team is fully ramped cross-trained and increasingly leveraging automation to reduce manual effort and expand capacity.
• Senior and executive leadership have high trust in the NPI functions output quality communication and cross-functional relationships.
• Acquired-company SKU portfolios are successfully integrated into Axons NPI and commercial systems within agreed timelines with no degradation in existing workflows.

What You Bring

• 8 years experience in Product Operations NPI Commercial Operations or a closely adjacent function at a technology hardwaresoftware or multi-product company.
• Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of a product introduction or SKU lifecycle process spanning intake cross-functional coordination system configuration and commercial readiness.
• Proven cross-functional leadership: track record of aligning and influencing Product Finance and Commercial Operations (Quoting/Sales) at the VP level and above without direct authority.
• Enterprise systems fluency: hands-on experience with workflow/NPI tools (ServiceNow strongly preferred) ERP (D365 or equivalent) CRM (Salesforce) and PLM/configuration management platforms.
• Experience at a smaller or high-growth company (< 5000 employees) where you built process and team capability in a resource-constrained fast-moving environment.
• Strong understanding of bundle and pricing constructs - how products are packaged priced and made available to market.
• Data-driven operator: comfortable defining KPIs building dashboards and using data to influence decisions and communicate to executive audiences.
• Practical experience with AI/automation tooling (e.g. Cursor Python Power Platform ChatGPT/Claude) applied to operational or commercial processes.
• Excellent executive communication: regularly presents to and influences senior and C-suite leadership; able to change the thinking of contrary perspectives while maintaining strong relationships.

Work Location

This role is based out of any US based office 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.

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 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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