Digital Customer Success Project Manager

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
The Digital Customer Success Project Manager at Proofpoint is responsible for designing and executing customer engagement programs to enhance adoption and retention. This role includes managing digital touchpoints, facilitating customer advisory boards, and analyzing program performance for continuous optimization.
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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

The Role  

Proofpoint is seeking a Digital Customer Success Project Manager to drive scalable, digital-first customer engagement across the lifecycle. This individual

contributor role will focus on designing and executing programs that improve customer adoption, engagement, and retention through targeted, data-driven

digital experiences.
 

You will partner closely with Customer Success, Marketing, Product, and Operations to deliver programs that help customers realize value from Proofpoint

solutions while scaling impact across a global customer base.

Your day-to- day

Digital Customer Success Programs

  • Design and execute digital customer success programs that support onboarding, adoption, and ongoing engagement

  • Build and manage a calendar of digital touchpoints, including email campaigns, in-product messaging, webinars, and lifecycle journeys

  • Apply digital CS best practices such as segmentation, personalization, and journey orchestration to deliver relevant, timely customer experiences

  • Support scalable tech-touch engagement models to complement high-touch Customer Success efforts

Customer Advisory Board (CAB) & Community Initiatives

  • Establish and manage a digital-first Customer Advisory Board (CAB)

    • Identify and recruit customers aligned to strategic segments

    • Plan agendas, facilitate sessions, and capture actionable insights

    • Partner with internal stakeholders to operationalize feedback

  •  Support monthly customer office hours and webinars

    • Coordinate logistics, speakers, and content

    • Drive attendance and engagement

    • Ensure post-event follow-up and content distribution

Program Execution & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Independently manage end-to-end program execution, from planning through delivery and optimization

  • Partner with Customer Success, Product Marketing, and Product teams to align messaging and priorities

  • Develop and maintain program playbooks, templates, and documentation to ensure consistency and scalability

Reporting, Analytics & Optimization

  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital programs (e.g., engagement, adoption, retention, NPS)

  • Analyze program performance and customer behavior to identify trends and opportunities

  • Use data to continuously optimize programs and campaigns

  • Build and deliver reports and dashboards to communicate impact to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Customer Success, Digital/Lifecycle Marketing, or Program Management

  • Strong understanding of digital customer success best practices, including:

    • Customer segmentation and journey mapping

    • Lifecycle and triggered communications

    • Scaled (tech-touch) engagement models

  • Proven ability to independently manage programs and projects in a cross-functional environment

  • Working knowledge of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Amazon QuickSight/QuickSuite) to improve content creation, program efficiency, or analytics

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive decisions

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building or supporting Customer Advisory Boards (CABs) or customer communities

  • Familiarity with marketing automation, webinar platforms, and customer success tools

  • Experience supporting virtual events, office hours, or customer education programs

  • Experience in B2B SaaS environments

What Success Looks Like

  • Increased customer engagement across digital programs and touchpoints

  • Measurable improvements in product adoption and customer retention

  • Strong participation and actionable insights from CAB and customer programs

  • Data-driven program optimization with clear reporting on impact

Key Attributes

  • Self-starter who can operate effectively as an individual contributor

  • Strong program management and organizational skills

  • Customer-focused with a passion for delivering value at scale

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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

  • 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 can’t wait to hear from you!

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Customer Success, Digital/Lifecycle Marketing, or Program Management
  • Strong understanding of digital customer success best practices and engagement models
  • Proven ability to independently manage programs and projects in a cross-functional environment
  • Working knowledge of generative AI tools to improve content creation
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proofpoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Proofpoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Proofpoint.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, complemented by global physical, mental, and financial health programs. Wellbeing resources such as mindfulness, resilience, and meditation courses are explicitly highlighted.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions include PTO, paid holidays and sick days, with parental and family medical leave available. Added flexibility appears in wellness days, a hybrid-first model, and limited work-from-anywhere periods.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive in many roles and settings, with external recognition indicating strong standing relative to peers. Feedback suggests employees in several departments view compensation favorably when considering base, bonus, and benefits together.

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The Company
Belfast
3,780 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

We provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.

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