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Principal Product Manager, Axon Air

Principal Product Manager, Axon Air

AxonScottsdale, Arizona, US
30+ days ago
Job description

Your Impact

As Principal Product Manager for Axon Air, you will drive the highly-coordinated product development and execution for our Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution and associated technologies. This is a high-impact role at the center of innovation where you will work cross-functionally to shape and deliver one of the most transformative solutions for public safety.

Your work will directly advance Axon’s moonshot goal to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% over the next decade. Leveraging Axon’s industry-leading technology stack, including Axon Evidence , Axon Fusus , and Dedrone Beyond plus our strategic alliances with Skydio and DroneSense , you will ensure our products are not just market-leading, but life-saving. DFR will bring a new paradigm to the way that public safety agencies respond to incidents in their communities. Your talents will be put to use in understanding the unique challenges of using drones to autonomously deliver life-saving outcomes for our customers. This is one of the most impactful roles at Axon in the coming years as we build the next phase of AI-enabled, society-impacting technologies.

What You’ll Do

  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Lead R&D coordination across Axon Evidence, Dedrone, Skydio, DroneSense, and Fusus.
  • Drive alignment between product, engineering, sales, legal, and marketing teams to deliver seamless solutions
  • Customer & Market Insights
  • Champion the voice of the customer, translating market needs into actionable product requirements - likely in the form of integrations between the components of our DFR solution.
  • Conduct competitive analysis to address growing public safety challenges (e.g., staffing shortages, operational inefficiencies, criminal drone use).
  • Product Roadmap
  • Develop, maintain, and execute a clear roadmap for Axon Air, including developing the near-native integrations between Axon, Dedrone, Skydio, and DroneSense.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features based on customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
  • Product Development & Management
  • Drive end-to-end product development, including joint Sprint / Epic Planning , tracking Axon Product Adoption Points (APAP) , and ensuring on-time releases.
  • Oversee critical deliverables such as Release Management , Release Notes , and Product Documentation .
  • Commercialization & Scalability
  • Work alongside the GM of Axon Air in the strategic planning and scaling of the DedroneBeyond product line to position Axon Air as the leader in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and airspace awareness.

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of product management, product design, and engineering experience, with a proven track record of taking products and solutions from zero to one.
  • Experience with SaaS and AI-driven products (drones, robotics, IoT, or public safety technology is a plus).
  • Strong background in end-to-end product development , from concept to release and commercialization.
  • Expertise in leading cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver solutions.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address market gaps and customer pain points.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with partners and alliances to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Benefits that Benefit You

  • Competitive salary and k 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.