Sr. Product Manager, Threat Protection

About Us:

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. 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

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.

Sr. Product Manager, Proofpoint Threat Protection Group

We are seeking a driven and experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development and execution of our Threat Protection products. This role will focus on defining product strategy, delivering customer-centric solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to address evolving security threats. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cybersecurity domains and a track record of shipping successful products.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and vision for cybersecurity solutions

• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements through research, feedback, and data analysis

• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality products

• Translate complex cybersecurity needs into clear product requirements and user stories

• Drive product lifecycle from ideation through launch and continuous improvement

• Monitor industry trends, threat landscape, and competitive offerings to inform product direction

• Work closely with customers and stakeholders to validate solutions and ensure product-market fit

• Define and track key product metrics (adoption, retention, performance, security outcomes)

• Support go-to-market strategies, including positioning, pricing, and messaging

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product management experience, preferably in cybersecurity or related domains

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., threat detection, SOC operations, identity & access management, cloud security)

• Proven ability to deliver products in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

• Experience working with engineering teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Email security products or enterprise security platforms

• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)

• Technical background (e.g., engineering, computer science, or security certifications like CISSP, CEH)

Why Proofpoint

As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success! We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint’s amazing culture!  #LI-AN1

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