About Proofpoint
We are the leader in human‑centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.
How We Work: At Proofpoint, you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values Bold, Responsive, Accountable, Visionary, Exceptional.
About the Role
The Senior Program Manager (SPM) will lead strategic execution across Proofpoint’s Digital Communications Governance (DCG) portfolio— a high‑growth business driving innovation in enterprise archiving, capture, and AI‑powered compliance solutions.
This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, go‑to‑market, and operations, ensuring DCG’s most important initiatives are executed predictably, efficiently, and with measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Program Leadership & Execution: Lead end‑to‑end delivery of DCG strategic programs, including AI and automation initiatives, platform enhancements, and cross‑product integrations.
* Partner with Engineering, Product Management, and Business Operations to define milestones, KPIs, and execution rhythms that ensure alignment with business goals.
* Drive program transparency through dashboards, OKRs, and structured cadence reviews.
* Identify and remove delivery barriers, ensuring program velocity and clear accountability across teams.
* Cross‑Functional Alignment: Orchestrate collaboration between R&D, Product, and GTM teams to ensure synchronized execution across multiple time zones.
* Serve as the connective tissue between Product and Go‑To‑Market, ensuring release readiness and effective launch coordination for new offerings.
* Facilitate trade‑off and prioritization discussions balancing innovation speed, quality, and cost efficiency.
* Portfolio Governance: Maintain a unified view of the DCG roadmap, support executive decision‑making with portfolio‑level visibility, risk assessments, and resource optimization insights. Lead quarterly business reviews and retrospectives.
* Strategic Planning: Translate executive vision into actionable roadmaps that balance near‑term deliverables with long‑term scalability. Partner with Finance and Product leaders to align resource investments with expected business outcomes and operational efficiencies.
* Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to DCG leadership, providing clarity, foresight, and data‑backed recommendations on program performance. Communicate complex program updates clearly to executive audiences.
* Build strong partnerships across global engineering and product teams in Canada, Ireland, India, and the U.S.
Qualifications
* 8+ years of program or portfolio management experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, compliance, or data governance.
* Proven track record leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives across product, engineering, and go‑to‑market organizations.
* Strong business and technical acumen, with experience managing AI/ML‑driven or platform‑scale initiatives.
* Skilled in Agile and hybrid delivery models, balancing execution speed with governance discipline.
* Exceptional stakeholder management, influence, and executive communication skills.
* PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification preferred.
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
* Execute high‑impact DCG initiatives on time, on budget, and in alignment with strategic priorities.
* Establish a cohesive governance model connecting DCG.
* Improve delivery velocity and collaboration across onshore/offshore R&D teams.
* Stand up an executive‑ready DCG program dashboard and health reporting framework.
* Strengthen cross‑functional readiness for upcoming DCG and AI solution launches.
Why Join
This is a high‑impact role at the heart of Proofpoint’s next chapter—transforming digital communications governance through intelligent automation, scalable governance, and next‑generation AI.
You’ll operate alongside executive leaders driving industry‑defining innovation, backed by a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation
* Comprehensive benefits
* Learning & Development: leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, mentoring opportunities.
* Flexible work environment: remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours.
* Annual wellness and community outreach days
* Recognition programs for contributions
* Global collaboration and networking opportunities
How to Apply
Submit your application here: https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
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