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
The Supervisor, Order Management is responsible for leading and developing the Order Management team to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient order processing across the Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) lifecycle.
This role combines people leadership, operational oversight, and process improvement to support a scalable and high-performing function.
The Supervisor will coach team members, drive solution-oriented decision-making, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows.
A strong focus on automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence is key to success in this role. This position is based in Cork and requires in-office presence.
Your day to day
- Lead, coach, and develop the Order Management team, building both individual and team capabilities
- Ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently, with strong adherence to compliance, quality standards, and critical deadlines (including month-end and quarter-end)
- Serve as a subject matter expert across all Order Management processes, including purchase order requirements, contracts, revenue considerations, shipping, approvals, and workflows
- Drive resolution of complex order issues using a structured, solution-oriented approach Maintain compliance with internal controls, including SOX requirements and audit readiness, and support audit activities as needed
- Monitor team performance, including quality, productivity, and workload distribution; adjust priorities and resources as required
- Track, analyze, and report on key metrics and performance indicators to ensure operational visibility and continuous improvement
- Ensure all order processing documentation and SOPs are accurate, current, and easily accessible
- Partner cross-functionally (Sales, Finance, Legal, Operations) to improve processes and enable scalable growth
- Lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance automation, streamline workflows, and improve the overall Q2C process
- Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to support team development and process adoption
- Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to coach and develop high-performing teams and 2+ years of management experience
- Strong knowledge of Order Management processes, systems, and workflows (experience with Salesforce and D365 preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment (SaaS experience preferred)
- Ability to influence and drive change across cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a dynamic, high-growth environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field preferred
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
- Proven leadership and team-building skills with 2+ years of management experience
- Knowledge of Order Management processes, systems, and workflows
- Experience with Salesforce
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
- Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, high-tech environment
- SaaS experience
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change
- Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of SOX requirements and audit readiness
- Ability to prioritize and perform effectively in a dynamic, high-growth environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, or related field
- In-office presence in Cork
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.
