Principal Product Manager Product Market Specialization Italy Italy Lazio

Principal Product Manager Product Market Specialization Italy Italy
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

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 In this critical role, you will define, plan, and lead the expansion of Axon's digital evidence management and IoT devices portfolio across Europe. You'll be at the intersection of strategic market development, product management, and customer engagement, driving the adoption of Axon's ecosystem in the region. As the International Product Manager, your responsibilities will include collaborating with local sales organizations to understand market trends and customer needs, shaping product strategies, and working with Axon's Core Product Management teams to deliver impactful new features and products. You'll also engage directly with national institutions and customers to evangelize Axon's vision and value, while contributing to critical tender activities. What You'll Do Location: Italy, Rome - Hybrid. Languages: Must speak English & Italian. Reports to: Director - Product Management. Drive European Market Expansion: Define the mission, vision, and strategy for expanding Axon's products into European markets. Be the spear-head for the Product Teams in your market to create relationships with customers from operation to exec leadership, bring clarity on complex technology trends and help maneuver customer's organization to define Axon's product path in this market. Engage with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with local sales organizations, customers, and national institutions to understand market needs and trends, influencing them toward Axon's ecosystem. Create Product Strategies: Develop product strategies for Axon's portfolio to contribute to core product roadmaps and identify gaps or opportunities specific to Europe. Collaborate with Core Teams: Work with Axon's Core Product Management teams to drive the development of new features/products for international markets. Lead Localization Efforts: Support regional needs by tailoring products to local compliance, language, and customer requirements. Participate in Tender Processes: Provide product expertise to proposals and sales teams, ensuring Axon's competitiveness in European tenders. Evangelize Axon's Value: Act as the regional ambassador for Axon's digital evidence management and IoT solutions, showcasing their impact to external stakeholders. What You Bring Experience: 5 years in product management, with direct experience engaging with customers and senior officials (C-level). Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage relationships with high-level stakeholders. Technical background with familiarity in cloud software and IoT devices, with the ability to quickly learn and understand Axon's suite of products. Public sector experience is a plus. Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to dissect challenges and create innovative solutions. Clear, concise communication , capable of conveying complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. Attention to detail, with the ability to manage compliance, security, and privacy requirements. Customer-centric mindset , focused on gathering feedback and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Adaptability and resilience in navigating a fast-paced, evolving international environment. Languages: Fluency in additional European languages (e. g. , French, or Spanish) is a plus. Travel: Flexibility to travel within Europe as required (20%). Why You'll Love This Role Hands-On Impact: You'll have ownership of the success of Axon's portfolio across Europe, shaping product strategies and engaging directly with high-profile customers. Exciting Challenges: Work at the intersection of technology and public safety, tackling complex issues in diverse markets. Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate, driven team committed to enhancing safety and efficiency worldwide. Growth Opportunities: Axon values curiosity and initiative—your contributions will directly influence our international success. Benefits that Benefit You Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support 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 Protect Life but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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. Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Axon's mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon's impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingopsaxon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. J-18808-Ljbffr