Senior Product Manager, Software | Dedrone by Axon
About The Position
As a Senior Product Manager, Software at Dedrone by Axon, you will own a core software surface that helps operators detect, understand, and respond to drone threats. Depending on team needs, the product focus may include command and control workflows, analytics and reporting, threat mitigation and response, or detection and tracking software. You will work with engineering, design, data science, and field teams to deliver products designed for real-world operator demands at stadiums, bases, borders, and critical facilities worldwide. This role sits at the intersection of real-time software, mission-critical workflows, and customer outcomes. It is based at the Sterling office and follows a hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday through Friday, with remote work on Mondays unless an approved workplace accommodation applies.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of product management experience shipping software products, including at least 3 years in defense, security, real-time operations, analytics, or comparable mission-critical domains.
- A proven record of shipping operator-facing or data-driven products with measurable adoption, accuracy, or revenue impact.
- Passion for understanding customer challenges and objectives.
- Ability to translate ambiguous customer problems into well-defined product requirements and technical specifications.
- Ability to collaborate with agile software development teams and turn complex technical processes into intuitive, effective user workflows.
- Ability to execute quickly while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality.
- Strong analytical skills and experience defining and tracking product metrics to guide decisions.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with Jira and agile backlog management.
- Working knowledge of counter-UAS, or ability to ramp up quickly in the domain.
- US person eligible under ITAR requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using agentic AI to accelerate product development and deployment.
- Background in defense technology, aviation, or first-responder software.
- Experience with real-time distributed systems or multi-sensor data fusion.
- Experience productizing data, including analytics, reporting, or data-as-a-service offerings.
- Existing, prior, or ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Own a software product surface end to end, including vision, roadmap, requirements, and launch.
- Translate ambiguous customer problems into clear product requirements documents (PRDs) and technical specifications for engineering.
- Work with Software Engineering, Data Science, UX and Design, and QA to deliver reliable, intuitive operator workflows.
- Partner with neighboring product teams to create a coherent customer experience across detection, command and control, analytics, and response.
- Validate products through direct engagement with law enforcement, military, and critical infrastructure operators.
- Define and track product metrics tied to adoption, operational impact, and revenue.
- Implement AI agents to reinvent product shipping and increase product team effectiveness.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match.
- Discretionary paid time off.
- Paid parental leave for all.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Fitness programs.
- Emotional and mental wellness support.
- Learning and development programs.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Office snacks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
