Program Manager

About Us
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.

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.

Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

Protection Starts with People. Proofpoint.

The Role

The Program Manager role sits within
Tessian
, a dynamic engineering and product business unit at Proofpoint. Tessian is a fast-moving team focused on building and refining products that are central to Proofpoint's strategic roadmap. As our business unit scales, the need for diligent, strategic program management is critical to our continued success.

As a Program Manager, you'll lead the planning and execution of high-impact initiatives across the Tessian engineering and product organization. You'll work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to a high-performing technical environment, and help drive mission-critical outcomes across the business.

This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to shape how work gets done. The scope will evolve quickly as the needs of the business change, offering a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while deepening your experience and skillset in program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic planning and program governance, coordinating across multiple teams, functions, and stakeholders to deliver high-impact initiatives on time and within scope.
• Partner with engineering and product management to align program execution with business goals, technical requirements, resource capacity, and product roadmaps.
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership with clarity and transparency, enabling informed decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts to optimize processes, enhance team productivity, and support scalable program delivery across the business unit.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships across Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market organizations to enable seamless partnership

Key Skills

We're looking for someone who brings a balance of
collaboration, curiosity, and execution excellence
to the role

• A team player with a human-first mindset — empathetic, dependable, and collaborative in cross-functional environments
• Proven experience in project or program management within a fast-paced, dynamic organization
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple concurrent workstreams with attention to detail and deadlines
• Comfortable working with and interpreting data using Excel, Google Sheets, or similar analytical tools
• Familiarity with key tools such as Jira for workflow tracking and Power BI for data visualization and reporting
• A proactive and curious problem-solver, eager to understand complex challenges and drive meaningful solutions
• A confident influencer, communicator and relationship builder, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in everything you do

Even if you don't fit 100% of these criteria, we'd still love to hear from you so please do apply We are committed to fostering a supportive team environment where everyone can feel a sense of belonging, irrespective of their background and journey.

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
• Learning & Development We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
• 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 How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https We can't wait to hear from you