Deployment Program Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s 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, you’ll 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 Axon is a global leader in public safety technology, dedicated to protecting life and making communities safer. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex hardware and enterprise‑grade SaaS solutions that empower our customers to manage information effectively. What You’ll Do Location: Canada - Remote Travel: 40%-50% Reports to: Senior Director, Program Management Direct Reports: 0 Lead complex, enterprise product deployments, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables align with customer expectations and revenue recognition guidelines. Manage multiple medium to large‑sized projects with a focus on timelines, scope, and budget control. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define program requirements, ensuring compliance with national and state standards. Engage with customer, sales, product, and software services leaders to define project vision, scope, and delivery timelines. Support program planning activities through effective work estimation processes. Oversee program‑level change management activities, working closely with client partners and internal stakeholders. Develop comprehensive documentation to support customer acceptance and revenue recognition. Act as the primary facilitator for project team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination across teams. Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address potential issues to ensure successful outcomes. Deliver foundational training to customers both remotely and in person, supporting adoption of Axon solutions. Mentor junior project managers and support the recruitment process to strengthen the program management team. What You Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Systems, Technical Engineering or equivalent experience. Fluent in both English and French. PMP certification is highly preferred. 5+ years of experience leading complex programs in a SaaS environment with demonstrated success in technical program management. Proven experience delivering large‑scale enterprise software deployments, infrastructure programs, or mission‑critical application rollouts. Strong proficiency in technical project management tools to track, manage, and deliver on objectives. Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while driving alignment among diverse stakeholders. Expertise in guiding internal and client teams through ambiguity, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution on shared goals. Exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to distill technical concepts for varied audiences. Experience identifying process improvements to enhance project delivery outcomes and increase customer satisfaction. Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive 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. The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between CAD 128,700 in the lowest geographic market and CAD 205,920 in the highest geographic market. 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits. Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s 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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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. Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well‑being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s 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. We’re 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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr