Head of Facility Management

Facilities ManagerScottsdale, Arizona, United StatesAt 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. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Your ImpactAt Axon, our facilities are more than buildings — they are environments where teams innovate, collaborate, manufacture, and deliver mission-critical work. The East Coast Facilities Manager plays a key role in ensuring those spaces operate seamlessly, safely, and efficiently every day. This role is ideal for a hands-on facilities leader who takes pride in operational excellence, customer service, and creating exceptional workplace experiences. You care deeply about the details, respond with urgency, and understand that great facilities management is ultimately about supporting people and enabling the business to perform at its best. You understand that successful facilities operations require strong cross-functional relationships, clear communication, and thoughtful coordination across stakeholders. You will lead facilities operations across multiple East Coast locations, serving as a trusted partner to employees, site leaders, vendors, and stakeholders. Success in this role comes from strong execution, thoughtful communication, and the ability to balance day-to-day operational needs with long-term planning.What You'll DoLocation: Onsite – Scottsdale, AZ | Atlanta, GA | Sterling (DC), VA *up to 40% travel* Reports To: Director, Global Facilities Scope: East Coast Facilities OperationsOversee the daily operations, maintenance, repair, and overall performance of office, warehouse, and manufacturing facilities across the East Coast region.Ensure facilities consistently deliver a safe, reliable, and high-quality experience for employees, customers, and visitors.Manage preventative maintenance programs, repairs, work orders, inspections, and vendor performance with a focus on responsiveness, efficiency, and minimal operational disruption.Coordinate and oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, life safety, and other critical building systems across multiple locations.Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders by understanding operational needs, gathering alignment on priorities, and providing thoughtful, solutions-oriented support.Seek input and buy-in from cross-functional partners and leadership before implementing significant operational changes, projects, or facility initiatives.Serve as a trusted point of contact during facility-related issues, responding calmly and effectively to urgent or critical situations.Oversee third-party vendors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, professionally, on time, and within budget.Review facility projects, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, environmental standards, and regulatory requirements.Ensure records related to inspections, permits, maintenance activities, and compliance requirements remain up to date.Develop and manage maintenance and operational budgets with a disciplined, resource-conscious approach while identifying opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement.Support space planning and future growth initiatives in partnership with business leaders and cross-functional teams.Identify opportunities to improve sustainability, energy efficiency, and overall facility performance.Support cross-functional Environmental Health & Safety and Physical Security initiatives across the region.Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and service-oriented culture grounded in accountability, teamwork, transparency, and best intentions.What You Bring5+ years of progressive experience in facilities operations, building maintenance, construction, or related environments with responsibility across multiple sites.Strong working knowledge of commercial and industrial building systems, maintenance practices, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.A customer-first mindset with a demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams and functions.Experience managing vendors, contractors, and facility service providers to high standards of quality and accountability.Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution.Experience with CMMS or other facilities management systems.Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) certification is a plus.Experience supporting sustainability or energy management initiatives is a plus.Facilities issues are addressed proactively, professionally, and with urgency.Internal customers view Facilities as a trusted partner and problem solver.Stakeholders feel informed, included, and aligned on key operational decisions and facility initiatives.Vendors and projects are managed with accountability, transparency, and high standards.Operations scale smoothly to support company growth while maintaining an exceptional workplace experience.Team members and stakeholders feel respected, supported, and heard.Work LocationThis role is based out of our Scottsdale, AZ, Atlanta, GA, or Sterling, VA office locations and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success. Benefits that Benefit YouCompetitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, Dental, Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)And yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you workDon't meet every single requirement? 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