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Head of M&A Integrations

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New York, NY, USA
279K-446K Annually
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The Head of M&A Integrations will lead post-merger integration strategies, synchronizing cross-functional teams and driving performance through the integration lifecycle, ensuring smooth acquisitions for growth.
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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 M&A 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, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range
$279,000$446,400 USD

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected].  Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Phishing alert:  Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process.  All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers.  If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to [email protected].


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