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
We are seeking an experienced and driven QA Senior Manager to lead and expand our Quality Assurance team in Athens. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, aligning QA efforts with company strategy, and serving as the primary liaison between the Athens team and headquarters in Sunnyvale.
Your day-to-day
Team Leadership & Growth
Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing QA team based in Athens
Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Mentor QA engineers and support their professional development
Operational Management
Oversee day-to-day QA operations, ensuring efficient test planning and execution
Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases
Stakeholder Communication
Provide weekly status reports to HQ in Sunnyvale, including progress, risks, and key metrics
Act as the primary point of contact for on-site QA engineers, addressing concerns and enabling success
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams
Strategic Alignment
Ensure QA activities and deliverables are aligned with company roadmap and top management priorities
Identify risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies
Contribute to release planning and quality strategy at a global level
What you bring to the team
8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Proven experience building and scaling QA teams
Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks
Experience working in a distributed/global environment
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones
Detail oriented organizational and reporting skills
Preferred Skills
Experience working with HQ or stakeholders in the US
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Background in both manual and automated testing strategies
Ability to balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership
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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
- 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance
- 3+ years in a leadership role
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies and tools
- Experience working in a distributed global environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
