Cybersecurity Strategy Sr Program Manager

Company	Proofpoint
Location	Pittsburgh, PA, USA, Draper, UT, USA, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Salary	$120525 – $237050
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s
Experience Level	Expert or higher

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.

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.