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.
Join Our Team
Proofpoint Operations Engineering is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Intermediate Program Manager to support our teams in delivering high-quality products and features that protect people, data, and brands from cybersecurity threats. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring smooth execution of our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from planning to product release. This is your opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and grow your program management career in a fast-paced, results-driven organization.
Why You'll Love This Role
Collaboration: Partner with talented operations and engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Growth Opportunity: Hone your skills in program management while working on impactful initiatives.
Agility: Embrace an Agile environment where you’ll manage features, dependencies, and risks to keep projects on track.
Impact: Play a critical role in delivering high-quality products while balancing customer needs and business objectives.
What You’ll Do
Oversee and manage the full development lifecycle, delivering on-time, high-quality releases.
Plan and schedule projects, allocate resources, and level workloads while maintaining clear priorities for features and defects.
Keep teams aligned through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, retrospectives, and cross-functional sync meetings.
Maintain dashboards and metrics to track sprint progress and team performance.
Facilitate open communication and collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Product Development, Threat Research, and Customer Support teams.
Proactively manage scope changes, identify risks, and implement contingency plans.
Balance competing priorities, such as customer escalations, feature requests, and shifting industry requirements, while keeping projects on track.
Actively contribute to retrospectives and use insights to continuously improve team processes
What You Bring to the Team
Experience: 3–5 years as a Program Manager in software development, an understanding of Agile-Scrum methodologies is helpful.
Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of software development processes and the ability to manage dependencies and deliverables effectively.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
Organization: Strong organizational skills, with a focus on prioritization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Adaptability: Ability to handle shifting priorities, navigate ambiguity, and maintain composure under pressure.
Tools Expertise: Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence).
What Makes You Stand Out Team Player: A collaborative mindset that fosters productive relationships across teams.
Motivation: An enthusiastic and proactive approach to driving projects forward.
Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking with a focus on resolving issues and removing obstacles.
Continuous Improvement: A willingness to learn and grow while helping the team enhance its processes.
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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!
