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Sr. Project Manager, ALPR
Axon Enterprise INC · 🇺🇸 United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 117 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 19 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Axon Enterprise INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr Engineering Program Manager I, Devices” (Project Management Specialists) in AZ: $131k–$131k, median $131k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Axon Enterprise INC
The US Department of Labor certified 117 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 19 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 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. What You’ll Do Location: Remote + 30% travel required. Reports to: Director, Professional Services As a Sr. 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. You’ll work at the intersection of public safety, engineering, and local government—serving as a trusted advisor for both internal teams and external agencies. This position demands deep regulatory knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to design scalable processes for high-volume deployments. You’ll lead engagement with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), oversee national compliance, and de-risk field operations long before equipment hits the ground. Key Responsibilities • Authority Engagement • 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 • Strategic Permit Leadership • 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 • Risk & Regulatory Navigation • 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 • Cross-Functional Collaboration • 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 What You Bring • 8+ 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 • Certifications such as PMP, ICC Permit Technician, OSHA 30, NFPA, LEED preferred • 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 Preferred Qualifications • Permitting & Regulatory • Large-scale permitting leadership across jurisdictions • Deep code knowledge (NEC, NFPA, zoning, environmental) • Public safety, DOT, or utility permitting experience preferred • Project & Process Management • Advanced risk management and issue resolution • Permitting workflows for high-volume infrastructure rollouts • Proficiency in tools like Smartsheet, Excel, and Asana • Stakeholde