Professional Services Manager II, Axon Air

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 As a Professional Services Manager II for Axon Air , you will lead the deployment of Axon drone technology for law enforcement, enterprise, and public safety agencies. This elevated role requires advanced technical proficiency, deep program management expertise, and the ability to independently manage complex deployments. You will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME) , ensuring customers not only adopt Axon Air solutions but also realize their full potential to transform workflows and enhance organizational effectiveness. By combining advanced technical skills, regulatory knowledge, and consultative leadership, you will accelerate customer adoption, influence program expansion, and deliver long-term success. What You’ll Do Location: Remotely from the United States with up to 80% travel Reports to: Manager, Professional Services Direct Reports: 0 Engage with agency leaders (e.g., Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Command Staff, Directors of IT) and drone program managers during pre- and post-sale phases to design and enhance UAS programs. Contribute to pre-sale efforts by conducting needs assessments, providing technical demonstrations, creating deployment plans, and guiding agencies through T&E engagements. Lead and manage large and/or complex program implementations , ensuring readiness, compliance with FAA Part 107, and seamless integration with third-party vendors. Serve as a primary technical point of contact , providing advanced guidance on drone operations, system configurations, and SaaS integrations. Develop, schedule, and deliver advanced drone-related training programs for agencies, ensuring technical proficiency and long-term adoption. Mentor Axon Air PSMs and cross-functional partners, sharing expertise, workflows, and best practices. Use project management tools (e.g., Smartsheets) to define scope, track milestones, mitigate risks, and communicate status to stakeholders. Capture and communicate customer feedback, including feature requests and operational challenges, to inform internal teams and product roadmaps. Stay current with UAS technologies, FAA regulations, and emerging trends; contribute to product testing, evaluations, and recommendations. What You Bring BS/BA or equivalent experience. 3–5+ years of professional services, technical deployment, or UAS program management experience. Demonstrated success leading complex technical deployments and customer-facing projects. FAA Part 107 certification required (advanced certifications strongly preferred). Advanced expertise in UAS platforms (DJI, Skydio, SkyHero, Fotokite), detection systems (Dedrone), and drone management software (DroneSense). Experience with network infrastructure, data management, or SaaS integrations preferred. Strong project management, organizational, and consultative skills with proven ability to influence executive and technical stakeholders. Excellent communication skills with experience providing in-person technical instruction in operational or high-stakes environments. Ability to work independently while also mentoring peers and junior team members. Willingness to travel weekly across North America (potential for international travel). Familiarity with law enforcement, security, or military operations strongly preferred. Comfortable working in elevated positions, climbing, working with hand tools, and lifted objects 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 Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. 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 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. We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at [email protected] or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. 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