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What this posting asks for
Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".
Main responsibilities
- Own assigned deployments from initial preparation through successful customer handoff.
- Serve as the onsite Axon technical lead and primary deployment point of contact.
- Install, configure, commission, validate, and support Axon hardware, software, cameras, networking equipment, and connected technologies.
- Manage multiple deployments, deadlines, and changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical execution.
- Ensure installations are complete, professional, documented, and supportable.
- Install & Configure Technology
- Develop practical solutions to technical challenges while balancing deployment timelines, customer expectations, Axon standards, and long-term supportability.
- Own the Customer Experience
- Build strong working relationships with customer technical and operational stakeholders.
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor regarding system configuration, infrastructure requirements, hardware placement, networking, and deployment best practices.
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Technical skill Core
In the posting: “We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.” · “Install, configure, commission, validate, and support Axon hardware, software, cameras, networking equipment, and connected technologies.” · “Installing and configuring network-connected hardware and software.”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Problem solving Core
In the posting: “As a Professional Services Manager – Field Services , you will serve as a customer-facing technical deployment expert responsible for implementing, configuri…” · “This is a highly hands-on role that combines technical expertise, field installation, project ownership, troubleshooting, and customer enablement.” · “We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, hands-on field experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to learn and supp…”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix. - Communication Core
In the posting: “You will own deployments from pre-installation planning and site readiness through installation, configuration, commissioning, customer training, documentati…” · “Supporting vehicle-based technologies involving networking, wireless communications, Cradlepoint routers, and 12V DC systems.” · “Deploying fixed-position cameras and associated networking, cellular, power, and communications infrastructure.”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech. - Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “Collaborate Across Axon” · “Work closely with teams including:” · “Strong collaboration and communication across these groups will be essential to your success.”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Ownership and accountability Core
In the posting: “Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change.” · “This is a highly hands-on role that combines technical expertise, field installation, project ownership, troubleshooting, and customer enablement.” · “Troubleshoot issues independently and determine when escalation is appropriate.”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Customer focus Core
In the posting: “We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.” · “As a Professional Services Manager – Field Services , you will serve as a customer-facing technical deployment expert responsible for implementing, configuri…” · “This is a highly hands-on role that combines technical expertise, field installation, project ownership, troubleshooting, and customer enablement.”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful.” · “You will own deployments from pre-installation planning and site readiness through installation, configuration, commissioning, customer training, documentati…” · “Manage multiple deployments, deadlines, and changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical execution.”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “Manage multiple deployments, deadlines, and changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of technical execution.” · “Adapt training and technical explanations to the experience level and responsibilities of the audience.” · “Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing field conditions.”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted. - Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.” · “As a Professional Services Manager – Field Services , you will serve as a customer-facing technical deployment expert responsible for implementing, configuri…” · “You will work directly with public safety agencies, agency IT teams, command staff, technical stakeholders, third-party installation partners, and internal A…”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “You will work directly with public safety agencies, agency IT teams, command staff, technical stakeholders, third-party installation partners, and internal A…” · “Build strong working relationships with customer technical and operational stakeholders.” · “Third-party installation partners”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior. - Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “Use structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to determine whether issues originate within Axon technology, customer infrastructure, third-party sys…” · “Strong troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis skills across hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it. - Leadership and mentoring Supporting
In the posting: “Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a larger team.”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
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- Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
- Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
- Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- How have you used training in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using recruiting. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
- This posting reads as Product management: its questions come first.
- Tell me about a product decision you made based on what users told you. Product management
- You have ten feature requests and capacity for three. How do you choose? Product management
- Describe a time you had to say no to a senior stakeholder. Product management
- How do you decide whether a feature you launched worked? Product management
- Tell me about a launch that involved several teams. What was your role? Product management
- A key feature is late and the launch date is fixed. What do you do? Product management
- How do you write requirements so that engineers and designers build the right thing? Product management
- Tell me about a product failure you were responsible for. Product management
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.