Manager, Global Product Compliance

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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 ImpactAs a senior leader in product compliance you will help shape how Axon brings innovative products to customers around the world. You will lead certification strategy, guide cross-functional teams through complex regulatory requirements, and serve as a key voice in protecting and expanding global market access throughout the product lifecycle. For the right candidate, this role offers the chance to deepen global expertise, broaden organizational influence, and play a pivotal role in the successful launch and sustainment of high-impact technologies. **What You’ll Do

Location: Boston, MA, NYC, NY, Atlanta, GA

Reports to: Director, Global Trade & Product Compliance

Direct Reports: 0**

• Lead global product compliance and market access efforts for Axon products, ensuring certifications are achieved and maintained across key international markets to support successful product launches and lifecycle continuity.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to integrate compliance requirements into product development, commercialization, and product change management.
• Own certification programs from planning through approval, including compliance risk assessments, regulatory strategy, test planning, sample coordination, documentation review, certification submissions, and milestone tracking.
• Serve as a compliance subject matter expert across EMC, RF, electrical safety, battery safety, laser safety, wireless technologies, and/or environmental regulations, helping teams navigate global requirements and make informed decisions.
• Build trusted relationships with external testing laboratories, certification bodies, industry associations, and regulatory authorities, representing Axon’s interests and helping address evolving requirements and market access considerations.
• Lead internal compliance reviews and audits, evaluate the impact of product or regulatory changes, and guide actions needed to maintain approvals and reduce risk throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide leadership within the function by mentoring others, strengthening scalable compliance processes, and helping shape future team growth, with the opportunity to expand into broader people leadership responsibilities over time.
• Manage multiple certification and compliance projects with competing priorities, balancing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder needs through thoughtful planning, clear communication, and effective coordination.
• Support organizational learning by delivering training, guidance, and practical tools that improve compliance awareness, strengthen early decision-making, and enable effective collaboration across teams.
• Success in this role will be defined by timely market access, strong cross-functional partnership, proactive risk management, and the ability to navigate complexity with sound judgment, clear communication, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in product compliance, regulatory affairs, market access, industry certifications or related roles supporting complex hardware or connected technology products.
• Experience in global product compliance, regulatory strategy, and market access for hardware and connected products, including EMC, RF, electrical safety, battery safety, laser safety, environmental compliance, and/or applicable industry certifications.
• Advanced knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, certification pathways, and approval strategies, with the technical ability to assess how product architecture, design changes, wireless integrations, and manufacturing decisions may affect certification scope, regulatory risk, and launch readiness.
• Deep experience leading engagement with accredited testing laboratories, certification bodies, regulatory authorities, and/or industry groups, including oversight of test strategy, submissions, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Ability to lead compliance risk assessments, interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements, and translate them into clear recommendations and actionable plans that support product development and market access.
• Demonstrated leadership in partnering with Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Legal, and commercial teams to influence decisions, drive alignment, and support successful product launches and lifecycle compliance.
• Project leadership, communication, and mentorship skills, including the ability to manage multiple high-impact certification efforts, balance priorities and dependencies, guide others through ambiguity, and represent the function credibly across internal and external stakeholders.

Work Location

This role is based out of our NYC, Atlanta or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range

$129,870—$207,792 USD

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.

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