The Role
Reporting to a VP of Product Management within Data Security, the Sr. Director will own aproduct area within our Green (DLP, ITM) or Blue (AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI)portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who has 8+ years of experience who wants to build,not coordinate. We're upgrading talent 60 looking for high-ownership leaders who workshoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, not meeting schedulers.

Your day-to-day
Product Ownership
 Own the roadmap, prioritization, and execution for an assigned product area
 Define requirements, write specs, and partner with engineering to deliver highquality products
 Drive the product lifecycle from concept through launch and iteration

Customer & Market Focus
 Develop deep understanding of customer needs through direct engagement, fieldfeedback, and research
 Monitor competitive landscape and incorporate insights into product strategy
 Partner with GTM teams on positioning, enablement, and launch activities

Execution & Delivery
 Work closely with engineering to scope, prioritize, and deliver features on time
 Define success metrics and track product performance post-launch
 Manage trade-offs and make data-informed decisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration
 Partner with design on user experience
 Collaborate with other PMs on dependencies and platform capabilities
 Support sales and customer success with product expertise

What you bring to the team
 8+ years of product management experience in enterprise software, SaaS, or
 cybersecurity
 Strong technical acumen 60 comfortable working with engineering teams on
 complex products
 Experience writing specs, defining requirements, and shipping products
 Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 Data-driven decision making
 Builder mentality 60 you write specs, ship products, and solve problems, not just
 facilitate
 High ownership, low ego, bias for action 60 you do what it takes to ship
 AI-native 60 uses AI tools daily to accelerate work, not just curious about AI
 Experience in cybersecurity, data security, compliance, or related domains
 Background in DLP, CASB, AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI, or insider threat products
 Experience with AI/ML-powered products
 BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required

Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes acomprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons youlllove working with us:
 Competitive compensation
 Comprehensive benefits
 Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our teammembers, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional developmentworkshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employeesreach 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 successevery day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds,experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application orinterview process, please reach out to [email protected].

Why Proofpoint?

At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons youll love working with us:

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits

• Career success on your terms

• Flexible work environment

• 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 along with any supporting information- we cant wait to hear from you!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

All other cities and states excluding those listed above: