2026 AfroTech Software Product Manager

AXON•Seattle, WA

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity is reserved for registered 2026 AfroTech attendees as part of Axon’s AfroTech recruiting experience. You must be attending AfroTech 2026 to apply through this posting. As a Software Product Manager at Axon, you will lead the definition and delivery of innovative software products that help transform how public safety and justice agencies operate. You’ll partner across engineering, design, go-to-market, and customer teams to deliver high-quality, user-centered solutions that solve real-world problems. We’re looking for an experienced product manager who thrives on turning ambiguity into clarity, balancing short-term wins with long-term vision, and aligning stakeholders across diverse perspectives. You’ll have the opportunity to shape critical product areas, from early-stage ideation through execution and scaling.

Requirements

5-10 years in software product management, with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-team SaaS or enterprise software solutions.
Ability to guide cross-functional teams through influence, not just authority.
Deep commitment to solving user problems and delivering measurable impact.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, able to make informed trade-offs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify complexity and inspire alignment.
Natural collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and engages proactively with stakeholders.
Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Help define and support the vision, strategy, and roadmap for software product areas.
Translate customer needs and market insights into clear product requirements and user stories.
Partner with engineering and design teams to deliver software features that improve user outcomes.
Contribute to prioritization decisions by weighing scope, usability, performance, and delivery timelines.
Collect and interpret customer feedback, product usage data, and market trends to inform product direction.
Share product updates and progress with stakeholders across the organization in a clear and concise way.
Monitor product performance and user satisfaction to identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with your team to reduce ambiguity and keep projects moving forward smoothly.