Professional Services Program Manager
Job Location:
Scottsdale, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
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
Were seeking a motivated relationship-oriented problem solver to join our Professional Services Operations team. As a Program Manager youll lead critical operational programs that help Global Services & Support scale effectively while improving deployment readiness operational visibility and cross-functional execution.
This role sits at the intersection of operations analytics and program management. Youll partner closely with teams across Professional Services Sales Customer Success Finance Product and Engineering to improve how we plan deploy measure and scale our services. Youll provide the data structure and coordination needed to help stakeholders make informed decisions and deliver better outcomes for our customers.
What Youll Do
Location: Scottsdale AZ (Hybrid in office 4 days a week)
Reports to: Senior Manager Professional Services Operation
Program Management & Operational Excellence
- Lead cross-functional programs and initiatives that improve deployment readiness operational performance and organizational scalability.
- Own and continuously improve key operating mechanisms that support project intake deployment readiness portfolio visibility and service delivery.
- Translate business needs into clear program plans milestones risks dependencies and measurable outcomes.
- Drive alignment across stakeholders identify risks and blockers and help teams make informed operational decisions.
- Support ongoing business priorities and operational initiatives as organizational needs evolve.
Operational Intelligence & Reporting
- Design build and maintain reporting frameworks that provide visibility into deployment health backlog trends operational performance customer readiness and resource utilization.
- Develop dashboards analyses and presentations that help leaders monitor performance and make data-informed decisions.
- Partner with stakeholders to define meaningful metrics identify opportunities for improvement and measure business outcomes.
- Turn ambiguous questions into clear actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
Deployment Readiness & Intake Governance
- Review pipeline opportunities and implementation requests to ensure projects are properly qualified scoped and prepared for successful delivery.
- Partner with Sales Customer Success and Professional Services teams to identify and resolve issues related to implementation requirements service estimates customer readiness and project intake quality.
- Improve intake and handoff processes to reduce operational friction increase consistency and improve customer outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted partner in identifying and resolving cross-functional issues before they impact project execution.
Process Improvement & Scale
- Map business processes document requirements and lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Champion automation standardization and system enhancements that improve visibility accuracy and scalability.
- Coordinate with Commercial Operations IT Finance and other stakeholders to improve workflows reporting and data integrity.
- Leverage AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to streamline analysis documentation and execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build trusted partnerships with stakeholders across Professional Services Sales Customer Success Product Engineering Finance and Operations.
- Facilitate discussions that align teams around priorities goals and desired outcomes.
- Ask thoughtful questions challenge assumptions constructively and help stakeholders frame business problems before solutions are developed.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to both leadership and frontline teams tailoring messaging to the audience and situation.
What You Bring
Experience
- Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 35 years of experience in program management project management operations professional services business operations and analytics or a related field.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving projects from planning through execution.
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes influence stakeholders and deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Strong alignment with Axon Values.
Skills & Tools
- Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with tools such as Smartsheet Salesforce Power BI Sigma Google Workspace or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.
- Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to improve productivity analysis documentation and execution.
- Ability to build executive-ready reporting dashboards and presentations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
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
Axon is a total compensation company meaning compensation is made up of base pay bonus and stock awards. 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 Pay Range
$87900 - $140640 USD
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.
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About Company
The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards. From our TASER smart weapons, to police body cameras, to our industry-leading cloud-based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and are committed to delivering ... View more
