Program Strategy Manager II

Posted 6 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Advises strategic customers on maximizing Proofpoint cybersecurity products and managed services. Owns customer relationships, leads recurring service reviews, develops security program roadmaps, tracks risks and deliverables, coordinates complex production changes, manages escalations, monitors support cases, and helps customers mature their security posture while identifying expansion opportunities.
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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

Role purpose

The PSM acts as a technical and strategic adviser to assigned customers, helping them maximize the value of their Proofpoint products and managed services. The role is responsible for customer satisfaction, retention, program maturity and identifying opportunities to expand the customer’s security program.

Primary responsibilities

  • Own and nurture relationships with assigned strategic customers.

  • Lead recurring customer meetings covering service performance, system status, key issues, emerging threats and recommended actions.

  • Develop and maintain 12-month customer program roadmaps. Identify short- and long-term security program goals.

  • Track roadmap deliverables, risks, dependencies and deadlines. Provide technical guidance regarding Proofpoint products, features and functionality.

  • Coordinate complex production changes involving multiple services or technologies. Manage customer escalations and advocate internally for resolution.

  • Monitor customer cases for accuracy, progress and compliance with service-level objectives.

  • Help customers mature their security posture and demonstrate measurable program value.

  • Ensure delivery aligns with service briefs, standard operating procedures and Proofpoint best practices.

Required qualifications

  • At least three years of experience in professional services, client services, sales engineering, senior technical support, IT operations or a similar technical role. Experience working across multiple technology areas.

  • Understanding of email, networking and data-communication technologies. Working knowledge of Windows, Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.

  • Strong written, verbal and customer-facing communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

  • Strong organization, scheduling and time-management skills.

  • Ability to resolve conflict and approach problems from multiple perspectives. Experience working in or supporting a 24/7 security operations environment.

  • Ability to communicate the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape to customers and internal stakeholders.

  • Preferred experience Data Loss Prevention, threat protection or information-security experience and certifications such as CISSP, CISM or PMP.

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

  • At least three years of experience in professional services, client services, sales engineering, senior technical support, IT operations, or a similar technical role
  • Experience working across multiple technology areas
  • Understanding of email, networking, and data-communication technologies
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Active Directory, and Microsoft Exchange
  • Strong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Strong organization, scheduling, and time-management skills
  • Ability to resolve conflict and approach problems from multiple perspectives
  • Experience working in or supporting a 24/7 security operations environment
  • Ability to communicate the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Data Loss Prevention, threat protection, or information-security experience
  • CISSP, CISM, or PMP certification

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
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
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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