What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Global Facilities position at Axon?
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
Providing a great place to come to work for a global workforce of over 4,000 employees, The Vice President of International Global Facilities is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and operation of all domestic and international facilities supporting manufacturing, warehouse, R&D, and front office operations. You will drive global real estate strategy and execution, lead capital projects including greenfield and brownfield developments, and ensure facilities align with operational needs, compliance requirements, and corporate sustainability goals. This position collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and executive leadership to support business growth, and ensure operational capacity, compliance, and continuity.
What You’ll Do
Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters
Reports to: EVP of Axon Global Operations.
Direct Reports: 6-7 across facilities, environmental health and safety, physical security and special projects.
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.
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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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
Providing a great place to come to work for a global workforce of over 4,000 employees, The Vice President of International Global Facilities is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and operation of all domestic and international facilities supporting manufacturing, warehouse, R&D, and front office operations. You will drive global real estate strategy and execution, lead capital projects including greenfield and brownfield developments, and ensure facilities align with operational needs, compliance requirements, and corporate sustainability goals. This position collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and executive leadership to support business growth, and ensure operational capacity, compliance, and continuity.
What You’ll Do
Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ headquarters
Reports to: EVP of Axon Global Operations.
Direct Reports: 6-7 across facilities, environmental health and safety, physical security and special projects.
- Collaborate across all functions and key stakeholders to align facilities strategy with broader business strategy and corporate culture.
- Oversee global real estate portfolio including the acquisition, construction, operation and disposition of all locations, optimizing for growth, capacity, and culture.
- Head up end-to-end management of global construction initiatives for both new locations and existing site capital improvement projects.
- Ensure the smooth day-to-day operation and maintenance of global facilities.
- Develop and implement EHS functions ensuring compliance with all regulations including all reporting and operational metrics.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security program across all front office, global operations centers, and our Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
- Develop, manage, and track global budgets, including operating expenses, capital projects, and lease obligations, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Support M&A activities by conducting operational due diligence, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing integration strategies.
- Lead cross-functional business continuity planning, including risk assessments, scenario planning, and recovery strategies to safeguard critical operations.
- Standardize service levels and vendor management across global locations.
- Develop and maintain all related global policies and standards.
- Bachelors’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate or Business Administration.
- Minimum of 12 years of senior global facilities leadership.
- A robust knowledge of global real estate and commercial leasing regulations.
- Facilities Management experience including but not limited to manufacturing and distribution centers and front office sites.
- Vendor contracts/vendor management expertise.
- Operations and front office space capacity planning in a high growth environment.
- Strong analytical/financial skills including budgets and forecasts and lease accounting standards.
- Experience in environmental health and safety (EHS), physical security, project management and information technology
- 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
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.
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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
