{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"40304ef05092e10cc5af1dd5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/40304ef05092e10cc5af1dd5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/40304ef05092e10cc5af1dd5","title":"Program Strategy Manager - Data Security","description":"About Us:\n\nProofpoint 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.\n\nHow We Work:\n\nAt Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:\n\nBold in how we dream and innovate\n\nResponsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities\n\nAccountable for results and best in class outcomes\n\nVisionary in future focused problem-solving\n\nExceptional in execution and impact\n\nRole Purpose\n\nThe Program Strategy Manager (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.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nOwn and nurture relationships with assigned strategic customers.\n\nLead recurring customer meetings covering service performance, system status, key issues, emerging threats, and recommended actions.\n\nDevelop and maintain 12-month customer program roadmaps.\n\nIdentify short- and long-term security program goals.\n\nTrack roadmap deliverables, risks, dependencies, and deadlines.\n\nProvide technical guidance regarding Proofpoint products, features, and functionality.\n\nCoordinate complex production changes involving multiple services or technologies.\n\nManage customer escalations and advocate internally for resolution.\n\nMonitor customer cases for accuracy, progress, and compliance with service-level objectives.\n\nHelp customers mature their security posture and demonstrate measurable program value.\n\nEnsure delivery aligns with service briefs, standard operating procedures, and Proofpoint best practices.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nAt least three years of experience in professional services, client services, sales engineering, senior technical support, IT operations, or a similar technical role.\n\nExperience working across multiple technology areas.\n\nUnderstanding of email, networking, and data communication technologies.\n\nWorking knowledge of Windows, Active Directory, and Microsoft Exchange.\n\nStrong written, verbal, and customer-facing communication skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities independently.\n\nStrong organizational, scheduling, and time-management skills.\n\nAbility to resolve conflict and approach problems from multiple perspectives.\n\nExperience working in or supporting a 24/7 security operations environment.\n\nAbility to communicate the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape to customers and internal stakeholders.\n\nPreferred Experience\n\nData Loss Prevention (DLP), threat protection, or information security experience.\n\nCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, or PMP.\n\nWhy Proofpoint?\n\nAt 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:\n\nCompetitive compensation\n\nComprehensive benefits\n\nCareer success on your terms\n\nFlexible work environment\n\nAnnual wellness and community outreach days\n\nAlways on recognition for your contributions\n\nGlobal collaboration and networking opportunities\n\nOur Culture:\n\nOur culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.\n\nWe encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.\n\nHow to Apply\n\nInterested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!\n\nConsistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.\n\nBase Pay Ranges:\n\nSF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:\n\nBase Pay Range: 77,500.00 - 113,630.00 USD\n\nCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:\n\nBase Pay Range: 61,200.00 - 89,760.00 USD\n\nAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:\n\nBase Pay Range: 56,100.00 - 82,280.00 USD","company":"Proofpoint","rawCompany":"proofpoint","city":"Payson","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:08:08.686Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1199.07","title":"Security Management Specialists","slug":"security-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"},{"code":"541618","title":"Other Management Consulting Services","slug":"other-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Strategy Manager - Data Security","description":"About Us:\n\nProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. 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Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.\n\nHow We Work:\n\nAt Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:\n\nBold in how we dream and innovate\n\nResponsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities\n\nAccountable for results and best in class outcomes\n\nVisionary in future focused problem-solving\n\nExceptional in execution and impact\n\nRole Purpose\n\nThe Program Strategy Manager (PSM) acts as a technical and strategic adviser to assigned customers, helping them maximize the value of their Proofpoint products and managed services. 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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. 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