Principal Product Manager for International at Axon

Setup: Hybrid
Location: London, England
Type: Full-time
Level: Principal
Posted: Apr 23, 2026

Description

Axon, a global leader in airspace security, is seeking a Principal Product Manager for International to lead the product strategy, localization, and go-to-market execution for Dedrone's expanding international business. This senior leadership role involves bridging product, business development, and delivery to ensure Dedrone's counter-drone solutions meet the unique regulatory, operational, and market requirements of customers across various regions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive product management experience across both hardware and software, strong business acumen, cultural fluency, and the ability to navigate international defense and commercial markets.

Required Skills

product management
international markets
cross-cultural business environments
hardware and software product domains
business acumen
market analysis
go-to-market strategy
partnership development
business case creation
communication and relationship-building skills
regulatory environments
export controls
defense procurement processes

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of product management or related experience, with significant exposure to international markets and cross-cultural business environments.
Demonstrated experience working across both hardware and software product domains, with the ability to engage credibly with engineering teams on technical topics.
Strong business acumen with experience in market analysis, go-to-market strategy, partnership development, and business case creation.
Experience navigating international regulatory environments, export controls, and defense procurement processes.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the defense, aerospace, or public safety industry, particularly with counter-UAS, surveillance, or C2 systems.
Familiarity with European, Middle Eastern, or Asia-Pacific defense markets and procurement processes.
Experience managing product delivery and deployments in international or multi-site environments.
Proficiency in one or more additional languages beyond English (German, French, or Arabic particularly valued).
Existing or ability to obtain relevant security clearances (UK SC, NATO, or equivalent).