VR Content Program Manager II

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

About the position

At Axon, we develop connected devices, software, and training platforms that enhance safety, efficiency and transparency for law enforcement and public safety organizations. From body cameras to industry-leading digital evidence management, our solutions equip our customers to make informed decisions and improve outcomes. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a Program Manager II - VR Content to join our Virtual Reality team, leading the development of new 360 video training content that drives meaningful, scalable training experiences. As a Program Manager II, VR Content on the Axon VR team, you will collaborate with subject matter experts, our global sales, TASER training, and product teams to produce VR training content that helps organizations scale their training programs effectively. You will work with both internal and external development studios to bring the content vision to life, ensuring high-quality, relevant, and impactful training experiences. You will join an interdisciplinary team that is tackling the biggest challenges in public safety training head-on, including immersive VR-based empathy and de-escalation training to help officers engage with the communities they serve with greater awareness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for software and video production, ensuring all disciplines (Engineering, UX, Art, Content, Product) stay aligned on scope, schedule, and resourcing.
• Champion the content vision, acting as a key advocate for each project with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and maintain budgets, production schedules, release plans, and risk mitigation strategies based on milestone deliverables.
• Oversee the certification process for content across web-based learning and in-VR experiences.
• Manage the localization of VR content, including audio and text translations.
• Collaborate with an extensive network of subject matter experts (SMEs) to research and define future training modules for our VR Training platforms.
• Document and communicate across the entire content development lifecycle—from concept to production to release—while contributing to content direction, learning pathways, and product documentation.
• Source, onboard, and manage external development studios, vendors, and contractors to bring content projects to life.
• Lead planning and review sessions with key stakeholders, track and report on project metrics, and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.

Requirements

• Project management experience (PMP preferred), with a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and mitigate risks in content production.
• At least two (2) years of experience developing training content, such as video production, training curriculum, virtual reality training, or educational media.
• BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Education Technology, Interactive Media Arts, Human-Computer Interaction or a similar discipline.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams, external vendors and executive team, managing expectations and delivering results.
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple projects and development partners and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Interest for immersive storytelling and training content, leveraging VR or 360 video to create impactful learning experiences.
• Experience shaping training content by guiding research, learning objectives, and scenario/script development to ensure training efficiency and instructional value.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing and launching at least one XR/VR/AR experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Robust parental leave policy
• An award-winning office/working environment
• Ride along with real police officers in real life situations, see them use technology, get inspired