Director, Product Management

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.

The Role

Proofpoint is looking for an experienced Director of Product Management to manage solutions in the cloud data security market. Our comprehensive software as a service platform enables companies to understand and classify data, as well as detect and remediate issues to prevent data exposure and data loss. Powered by innovative technologies, Proofpoint has a proven track record of rapid growth, providing enterprise-wide solutions for some of the largest companies in the world.

Your day-to-day

Owning and defining product requirements and vision for cloud and AI protection product lines

Defining high-level product priorities to align with the vision

Building business plans for new, related lines of business and market segments

Managing a team of product managers to ensure successful product delivery and customer implementations

Mentoring product managers with maintenance of the product backlog, creating user stories and other requirements documentation

Working with engineering, QA, and doc teams to deliver the required solutions on schedule

Assisting product marketing to develop new sales tools, including collateral, white papers, presentations, web content, and other customer and channel communications

Supporting the sales organizations to increase their effectiveness, having direct involvement in strategic deals, including providing guidance on sales strategy

Educating the sales, sales engineering, professional services and support organizations on the product as well as provisioning and management best practices

On-going primary and secondary market research, analyzing the market opportunity and competitive landscape

Working directly with customers to communicate vision and aid in the resolution of escalated customer issues

What you bring to the team

10+ years of product management or strategic business management experience in enterprise software and/or enterprise-focused cloud services

Ability to manage complex initiatives with limited supervision

2+ years experience managing a team of product managers

Strong written and oral communication skills as this role will include extensive customer interaction

Strong technical skills allowing you to effectively engage in implementation conversations with the engineering team

Market understanding of data security and information protection areas

Experience in establishing and owning relationships with external technology partners

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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 [email protected]. How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!