Manager, Solutions Architect

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 As a Manager, Solutions Architects , you’ll lead a team focused on delivering technical excellence in solution architecture across Axon’s Real-Time Operations (RTO) offerings. Partnering closely with the Sr. Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll implement and scale high-quality solution design processes while providing strategic support for mission-critical, customer-facing engagements. You will spend approximately 80% of your time leading the team and managing project delivery across your group, and 20% supporting complex or unique client engagements with technical depth, particularly in emerging or highly integrated deployments. Location: Hybrid in office with 30% travel required. Must be within commutable distance to one of our Hub locations listed below (Scottsdale AZ, Seattle Washington, Boston MA, Denver CO, Atlanta GA) Reports to: Sr. Manager, Solutions Architects Direct Reports: 8-10 Solutions Architects What You’ll Do Lead and develop a team of Solutions Architects focused on law enforcement, campus, and corrections customers. Provide technical and project guidance to team members and ensure consistent quality and productivity in solution delivery. Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability. Analyze and review IT system architectures to scope and recommend technical solutions. Partner with customers and internal stakeholders (sales, account management, product, engineering) to ensure successful project implementation and integration. Participate in hiring and onboarding of new Solutions Architects. Ensure timely and effective project execution aligned with Axon’s solution architecture standards. Maintain responsibility for team performance, resource allocation, and stakeholder satisfaction. Champion continuous process improvement in architecture, customer delivery, and team operations. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 4–6 years of experience in solution architecture or related technical leadership roles. 1–3 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience. Expertise in solution architecture frameworks, cloud technologies, and systems integration. Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences, including clients. Experience in project management and business process analysis. Basic understanding of integration coding methodologies. Experience in the public safety sector preferred (e.g., RMS/CAD implementations). Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain CJIS clearance 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 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 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 Pro