Director of Product Management

About Us: Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. 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 in how we dream and innovate Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities Accountable for results and best in class outcomes Visionary in future focused problem-solving Exceptional in execution and impact Proofpoint is seeking a Director of Product Management to lead product strategy and execution for a critical area of our enterprise security platform. This leader will define product direction, translate customer and market needs into clear priorities, and partner across the organization to deliver differentiated customer value and measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep enterprise product management experience with strong business acumen, technical credibility, and a customer-first mindset. You have a track record of leading complex products, developing Product Managers, influencing senior stakeholders, and turning customer problems and market opportunities into successful product strategies. In this role, you will partner closely with Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success to shape product strategy and roadmap priorities. You will engage directly with customers and the market, make thoughtful tradeoffs across customer, business, and technical needs, and ensure teams are aligned around the outcomes that matter most. What You'll Do Define and drive the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a key product area, aligned with broader company and platform objectives. Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, fostering strong product practices, customer focus, accountability, and continuous improvement. Partner closely with Engineering and Design to translate product strategy into clear priorities and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade capabilities. Drive cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Operations to support successful product launches, adoption, and growth. Engage directly with customers and prospects to understand their challenges, validate product direction, and identify opportunities to deliver greater value. Translate customer insights, market trends, competitive dynamics, and business priorities into product requirements, roadmap decisions, and investment recommendations. Define and monitor product success metrics, using customer feedback, product analytics, and business performance to guide prioritization and continuous improvement. Lead roadmap planning and communication, clearly articulating priorities, tradeoffs, dependencies, and expected outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership. Partner with go-to-market teams to develop positioning, enable field teams, and support customer adoption and commercial success. Represent the product in customer meetings, executive briefings, analyst conversations, and other external engagements as appropriate. Identify technology partnerships and ecosystem opportunities that can accelerate product capabilities and customer value. What You Bring Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred. 10+ years of product management experience, including experience leading enterprise software products from strategy through execution and 3+ years managing Product Managers. Proven experience defining and executing product strategy for complex enterprise software or cybersecurity products. Demonstrated success leading products from strategy and discovery through development, launch, adoption, and ongoing optimization. Experience managing and developing Product Managers while remaining actively engaged in product strategy and execution. Strong ability to influence across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Deep understanding of enterprise customer needs, buying processes, and administrative workflows. Strong strategic and product judgment, with the ability to balance customer needs, technical considerations, competitive dynamics, and commercial priorities. Strong analytical skills and experience using customer feedback, market research, competitive insights, and product data to inform decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product vision, strategy, priorities, tradeoffs, and outcomes to technical, business, and executive audiences. Experience engaging directly with enterprise customers, partners, and other external stakeholders. Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits Career success on your terms Flexible work environment Annual wellness and community outreach days Always on recognition for your contributions Global collaboration and networking opportunities Our Culture: Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you! 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: 213,600.00 - 313,280.00 USD California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: Base Pay Range: 176,200.00 - 258,390.00 USD All other cities and states excluding those listed above: Base Pay Range: 157,400.00 - 230,890.00 USD Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams. 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. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. Our BRAVE Values: At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words—they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow. We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact. We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people. Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together. This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one. Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.