Director, Fleet Operations

The posting, as Axon wrote it

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.

Director, Fleet Operations

Your Impact

Axon is seeking an experienced Director of Fleet Operations to lead the strategy, performance, and full lifecycle management of its fleet and associated operational assets. Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, this leader will translate business objectives into a scalable fleet strategy that ensures assets are safe, compliant, reliable, and deployed effectively to support business growth and service delivery.

You will own fleet operating and capital planning, lifecycle investment recommendations, operating standards, and performance management—from asset specification and acquisition through registration, utilization, maintenance, and disposition. You will build organizational capability, lead cross-functional initiatives, and establish the systems, supplier partnerships, and governance needed to improve service, manage risk, and optimize total cost of ownership.

This role combines strategic leadership with operational expertise. Success requires sound business judgment, financial discipline, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona- ONSITE
Reports to: Senior Director, Operations
Direct Reports: 1–5, including Operations Manager(s) and potentially Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) truck drivers

Lead Fleet Strategy and Business Planning

• Develop and execute a multi-year fleet strategy aligned with business growth, service requirements, geographic expansion, and capital priorities.
• Translate business demand into fleet capacity plans, vehicle and equipment specifications, asset allocation decisions, replacement schedules, and investment recommendations.
• Establish a scalable fleet operating model with clear service levels, decision rights, operating standards, and accountability across stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate changing operational needs and ensure fleet capabilities support business objectives.

Own Financial and Asset Lifecycle Performance

• Own fleet operating and capital budgets, including annual planning, forecasting, variance management, and investment business cases, within established approval policies.
• Lead the full asset lifecycle, including specification, acquisition, registration, deployment, utilization, maintenance, replacement, and disposition.
• Optimize total cost

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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.

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