Sr. Director, Strategy and Operations

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Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we are just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you are helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That is why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role  

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Strategy and Operations who is proficient in using Power BI to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic planning, business operations, and data analytics, with a proven track record of leveraging Power BI to extract insights and optimize business performance.
 

Your day-today 

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive business growth, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the development of long-term strategic plans, annual operating plans, and performance metrics to align with business objectives.
• Utilize Power BI to analyze complex data sets, generate actionable insights, and create visualizations to support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost optimization, and revenue enhancement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to track progress against strategic goals and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic guidance and operational support to senior leadership, department heads, and project teams to ensure alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
• Mentor and develop a team of strategy and operations professionals to build capabilities and drive organizational success.
   

What you bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Proven expertise in using Power BI or other business intelligence tools to analyze data, create reports, and drive insights.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results through collaboration and innovation.

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 are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation.

We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

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

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 pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-we