Principal Product Manager - Axon Air

Principal Product Manager – Axon Air

10+ years of product management, product design, and engineering experience, with a proven track record of taking products and solutions from zero to one.
Experience with SaaS and AI-driven products (drones, robotics, IoT, or public safety technology is a plus).
Strong background in end-to-end product development, from concept to release and commercialization.
Expertise in leading cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations to deliver solutions.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address market gaps and customer pain points.
Demonstrated ability to work with partners and alliances to deliver integrated solutions.

Lead R&D coordination across Axon Evidence, Dedrone, Skydio, DroneSense, and Fusus.
Drive alignment between product, engineering, sales, legal, and marketing teams to deliver seamless solutions.
Champion the voice of the customer, translating market needs into actionable product requirements – likely in the form of integrations between the components of our DFR solution.
Conduct competitive analysis to address growing public safety challenges (e.g., staffing shortages, operational inefficiencies, criminal drone use).
Develop, maintain, and execute a clear roadmap for Axon Air, including developing the near-native integrations between Axon, Dedrone, Skydio, and DroneSense.
Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize features based on customer needs, technical feasibility, and business value.
Drive end-to-end product development, including joint Sprint/Epic Planning, tracking Axon Product Adoption Points (APAP), and ensuring on-time releases.
Oversee critical deliverables such as Release Management, Release Notes, and Product Documentation.
Work alongside the GM of Axon Air in the strategic planning and scaling of the DedroneBeyond product line to position Axon Air as the leader in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and airspace awareness.