Privacy Manager
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.
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.
Your Impact
You will play a critical part in shaping Axon's privacy posture in our US and broader international markets by ensuring we continue to meet and exceed privacy requirements from regulators and customers. You will develop privacy & data protection policies and strategies, work directly with customers and regulators, build relationships with key business and engineering stakeholders, and collaborate with your colleagues on the Privacy team to operationalize such policies and strategies. You will be the advocate of these best practices to foster a culture of privacy, mentor and train less experienced privacy staff, and act as a force-mullplier within the organization.
What You’ll Do
Location: Axon EU office (e.g., London, Amsterdam, Rome, Madrid, or Frankfurt) 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.
Reports to: Head of Privacy
- Be a critical resource for our sales and customer support teams on a range of privacy and data protection topics, specifically responding to privacy or AI governance inquiries from prospects or current customers.
- Partner with compliance on privacy related certifications, such as ISO 27701 and ISO 42001, and support privacy related matters for other certifications such as C5, ENS and FedRamp.
- Work side-by-side with legal, government affairs, public affairs teams while addressing privacy and data protection concerns.
- Lead privacy and data protection discussions with customers and partners, understand their needs, and accurately represent their perspectives in internal discussions.
- Evaluate and advise new and evolving regulatory requirements for the areas of privacy, data protection, and AI governance.
- Help research and draft whitepapers on privacy & AI Governance topics.
- Travel to client site within EU or UK once per month for client meetings.
What You Bring
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5–7 years of related experience in privacy, data protection, or IT/security assurance.
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Strong knowledge of EU and Global privacy and data protection matters.
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Experience evaluating and completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) with a strong understanding of cloud-based software and services.
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Experience working cross-functionally with legal, sales, product, and operations teams using strong relationship management skills (influencing without defaulting to the compliance "stick").
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Polished writing and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate with external auditors and enterprise customers.
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Demonstrated hands-on experience in executing complex privacy projects and programs.
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Familiarity with industry privacy standards, such as the NIST Privacy Framework, ISO 27701, and ISO 42001.
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Experience or strong working knowledge of AI Governance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Passionate about privacy and data protection; involved in the privacy community
- Experience in the public sector, in particular with law enforcement agencies and judicial bodies
- Expertise on US sectoral privacy and data protection matters (e.g., HIPAA and FERPA).
- C1 Fluency in German, Spanish, or French
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
*Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
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