Head of M&A Integrations

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. Reporting to: SVP Sales Strategy Services Direct Reports: starting with 2-3, plus 5-6 indirect reports Location: any US hub office (Boston, Seattle, Scottsdale, San Francisco, Denver) Travel expectations: ad-hoc travel to meet companies under acquisition proceedings Your Impact As Head of MA Integration, you will ensure Axon’s acquisitions integrate smoothly while continuing to drive growth and momentum. Reporting directly to David, you will lead post-merger integration strategy and execution across the company, aligning cross-functional teams to deliver clear outcomes with speed and minimal disruption. You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, bringing structure, judgment, and confidence to leaders and acquired companies throughout the integration lifecycle. What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end post-merger integration for acquisitions, from pre-close planning through execution and stabilization. Establish and operate a scalable Integration Management Office (IMO) that translates deal strategy into clear, executable integration plans. Partner with Corporate Development and executive leadership to align integration priorities with Axon’s strategic growth objectives. Drive cross-functional integration execution across Finance, HR, IT, Product, Sales, Legal, Operations, and other key functions. Serve as the central point of accountability for integration planning, sequencing, and progress, ensuring timelines and commitments are met. Design and continuously refine Axon’s integration operating model, including governance, cadence, and decision-making frameworks to maximize speed and clarity. Ensure Day 1 readiness and continuity of operations for acquired businesses, customers, and partners. Identify, assess, and mitigate integration risks, proactively resolving issues that could impact performance, momentum, or employee retention. Continuously improve integration playbooks, tools, and best practices based on lessons learned and evolving business needs. What You Bring Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional post-merger integrations in high-growth or acquisitive environments. Background in COO-type, operational leadership roles, ideally within smaller or scaling tech companies Experience in private equity, venture-backed, or portfolio company environments Broad business acumen across finance, operations, systems, go-to-market, and people functions, with the ability to connect details to outcomes. Sound judgment in balancing speed, rigor, and flexibility in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. High organizational discipline and the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams while maintaining a clear big-picture perspective. Executive-level communication skills, including the ability to surface risks, frame tradeoffs, and drive decisions. Benefits That Will Benefit You Competitive salary, performance bonus 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 Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, an ... (truncated, view full listing at source)