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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.

The Role

The Senior Manager of IT Projects and Operations is responsible for leading a team of program managers and technical staff to deliver high-quality IT solutions. This role requires close collaboration with IT directors and stakeholders to align projects with organizational objectives, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional user experiences.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that IT projects are aligned with business objectives and that operations run smoothly, supporting the organization's overall success.

Your day-to-day

Project Leadership: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of program managers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT directors and stakeholders to understand business needs, prioritize projects, and develop strategies that support organizational goals.Operational Support: Ensure the IT team provides effective support across the organization, maintaining high availability and reliability of systems and networks.Process Optimization: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes to improve IT operations, increase efficiency, and enhance productivity.Vendor Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure the organization's technology needs are met effectively.Financial Oversight: Ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with finance teams to
develop strategies that support business objectives and drive
growth

What you bring to the team

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.Experience: 12+ years experience in IT project management and operations, with a track record of leading teams to successful project completions.Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities with a passion for hands-on work and mentorship. 3+ years of previous management experience required.Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members, senior management, and other stakeholders.Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, and systems, with experience in system installation, configuration, and analysis.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and resolve technical and operational issues as required.

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply. 

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Consistent 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.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 182,175.00 - 267,190.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 146,550.00 - 214,940.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 132,975.00 - 195,030.00 USD