Senior R&D Project Manager

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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.

Proofpoint is seeking for a highly organized and dynamic Senior R&D Project Manager to lead complex, cross-division projects involving multiple products. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with division program managers, product managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery from concept to execution.

This is an opportunity to drive innovation, coordinate high-impact initiatives, and influence the development of cutting-edge solutions across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-division R&D projects that span multiple product lines, ensuring alignment with company objectives and strategic goals
• Collaborate closely with program managers, product managers, and engineering teams to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables
• Develop detailed project plans, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress to ensure timely and successful delivery
• Facilitate effective communication among all stakeholders, acting as the main point of contact between teams and upper management
• Track project performance, manage risks, and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Prepare and present regular status reports, updates, and documentation for stakeholders and leadership
• Foster a collaborative, innovative environment, motivating teams and leading without direct authority
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation and adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Computer Science (PMP certification is a plus)
• 3–5 years of experience managing R&D or software development projects, in international SAAS software development organisation
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-product initiatives
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with program managers, product managers, and engineering teams
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams without formal authority
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to risk management and issue resolution
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Conf, Jira) and agile methodologies
  
  

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’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products.

We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation.

Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint!

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