Project Manager, ALPR

At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. 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. As a 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. Reports to: Director, Professional Services.

Responsibilities

Own and accelerate the permitting process for Axon's ALPR infrastructure deployments by eliminating roadblocks before they surface; Guiding customers through regulatory hurdles, standardizing scalable workflows, and enabling compliant, high-velocity installations across the U.S.; 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

Requirements

4+ 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 have

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 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

Benefits

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; Snacks in offices