Manager, Solutions Architect

Manager, Solutions Architects

Location: Hybrid in office with 30% travel required. Must be within commutable distance to one of our hub locations (Scottsdale AZ, Seattle WA, Boston MA, Denver CO, Atlanta GA).

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Solutions Architects

Direct Reports: 8‑10 Solutions Architects

Spend approximately 80% of your time leading the team and managing project delivery across your group, and 20% supporting complex or unique client engagements with technical depth, particularly in emerging or highly integrated deployments.

• Lead and develop a team of Solutions Architects focused on law enforcement, campus, and corrections customers.
• Provide technical and project guidance to team members and ensure consistent quality and productivity in solution delivery.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
• Analyze and review IT system architectures to scope and recommend technical solutions.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders (sales, account management, product, engineering) to ensure successful project implementation and integration.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding of new Solutions Architects.
• Ensure timely and effective project execution aligned with Axon’s solution architecture standards.
• Maintain responsibility for team performance, resource allocation, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Champion continuous process improvement in architecture, customer delivery, and team operations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4‑6 years of experience in solution architecture or related technical leadership roles.
• 1‑3 years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Expertise in solution architecture frameworks, cloud technologies, and systems integration.
• Effective communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences, including clients.
• Experience in project management and business process analysis.
• Basic understanding of integration coding methodologies.
• Experience in the public safety sector preferred (e.g., RMS/CAD implementations).
• Must pass a CJIS background check and maintain CJIS clearance.

• Competitive salary and 401(k) 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
• Snacks in offices

Base Pay Range: $125,063 – $231,288 USD

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