Sr. Project Manager, ALPR

Axon•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 Own and accelerate the permitting process for Axon’s ALPR infrastructure deployments by eliminating roadblocks before they surface. This role turns complexity into clarity—guiding customers through regulatory hurdles, standardizing scalable workflows, and enabling compliant, high-velocity installations across the U.S. What You’ll Do Location: Remote. 30% travel required. Must be within commutable distance to one of our Hub locations listed below (Scottsdale AZ, Seattle Washington, Boston MA, Atlanta GA) Reports to: Director, Professional Services As a Sr. Project Manager at Axon, you are a national permitting authority—driving strategy, reducing risk, and steering deployment teams through the complex landscape of multi-jurisdictional approvals. You’ll work at the intersection of public safety, engineering, and local government—serving as a trusted advisor for both internal teams and external agencies. This position demands deep regulatory knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to design scalable processes for high-volume deployments. You’ll lead engagement with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), oversee national compliance, and de-risk field operations long before equipment hits the ground.

Requirements

8+ years managing infrastructure, utility, or construction permitting in enterprise or public-sector environments
Demonstrated expertise with NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental regulations
Track record of influencing internal stakeholders and external regulators
Proficiency in GIS, CAD, Asana, and permit tracking systems
Strong analytical, documentation, and process-building capabilities
Proven ability to lead in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as PMP, ICC Permit Technician, OSHA 30, NFPA, LEED preferred
Large-scale permitting leadership across jurisdictions
Deep code knowledge (NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental)
Public safety, DOT, or utility permitting experience preferred
Advanced risk management and issue resolution
Permitting workflows for high-volume infrastructure rollouts
Proficiency in tools like Smartsheet, Excel, and Asana
Skilled communicator across technical and government audiences
Able to secure buy-in and resolve conflicts with AHJs
Success collaborating across engineering, legal, compliance, and field teams
Fast-paced environment readiness and change agility
GIS, CAD, blueprint interpretation
Permit and document control systems

Responsibilities

Build and maintain proactive relationships with permitting and zoning officials nationwide
Interpret, anticipate, and influence local and regional permitting dynamics
Act as the regulatory liaison between Axon and AHJs
Own end-to-end permitting workflows across multiple states and municipalities
Design, implement, and maintain scalable tracking and reporting tools
Optimize permitting timelines in alignment with ALPR project schedules
Identify permitting barriers early and implement mitigation strategies
Translate code frameworks (NEC, NFPA, local zoning) into deployment-ready requirements
Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensure documentation and approvals are audit-ready
Act as a core partner to engineering, deployment, legal, and customer success
Provide permitting forecasts and impact guidance to project teams
Advocate for permitting considerations during early-stage project planning