Cybersecurity Strategy Sr Program Manager

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Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we are just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you are helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That is why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trusts us as a security partner.

The Role

Proofpoint is seeking a Cybersecurity Strategy Senior Program Manager to lead key strategic initiatives as an individual contributor. This role combines program management, cybersecurity subject matter expertise, and public-facing communication. You’ll bring structure and execution to high-impact programs, customer engagements, and major events. You’ll contribute to the development of thought leadership content, best practices, and guidance that help customers and internal teams get the most out of Proofpoint’s technology. This role supports global field sales, sales engineering, product management, and marketing teams—helping align customer needs with Proofpoint’s strategy. You'll operationalize our evangelism efforts, manage key deliverables, and build repeatable processes for engagement and feedback on a global team.

Your Day-to-Day

• Serve as a Program Management lead, bringing structure, prioritization, and execution to high-impact cybersecurity initiatives and customer engagements.
• Act as a public-facing spokesperson for Proofpoint, representing the brand at industry conferences, webinars, roundtables, and Proofpoint-sponsored events.
• Partner with field sales and technical sales teams globally to support strategic accounts with insights, briefings, and roadmap discussions.
• Build trusted relationships with security leaders and practitioners to provide expert guidance on using Proofpoint’s products to strengthen security posture and reduce risk.
• Support field and channel marketing by delivering impactful presentations, enablement sessions, and co-marketing events.
• Drive operational execution of evangelism programs, customer briefings, and strategic initiatives led by the global cybersecurity strategy team.
• Provide strategic feedback to product management and product marketing teams to ensure customer needs and market dynamics are reflected in Proofpoint’s offerings.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity thought leadership content, best practices, and program guidance used across the organization.

What You Bring to the Team

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership roles, whether as a practitioner, analyst, or strategic advisor.
• Strong program and project management experience, with a demonstrated ability to bring complex initiatives from concept to execution in cross-functional environments.
• Proven public speaking skills across various formats: keynotes, panels, executive briefings, and customer workshops.
• Deep expertise in cybersecurity domains, including threat protection, incident response, data protection, and security culture/awareness.
• Understanding of modern cybersecurity technologies, including cloud platforms (e.g., M365, Google Workspace), threat intelligence, and AI/ML use cases in security.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (e.g., DNS, email and web protocols) and how these intersect with current threat trends.
• Familiarity with the cybersecurity vendor landscape, with an ability to articulate Proofpoint’s competitive advantages.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.
• Advanced degree and or CISSP preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Lean Sigma green or black belt preferred.

Why Proofpoint 

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation.

We are a diverse, multinational Proofpoint with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 161,625.00 - 237,050.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 132,225.00 - 193,930.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 120,525.00 - 176,770.00 USD