Senior Product Manager

About Us:

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. 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.

Department Overview:

Proofpoint’s Compliance and Archiving business unit is looking to expand our team focusing on legal and regulatory compliance. Our group, based in our downtown Toronto office, has a friendly environment with the various teams working closely together to design and deliver ambitious, and exciting software solutions to meet the needs of some of the world’s largest companies.

Role Overview

As a Senior Product Manager, you will develop deep relationships with customers and prospects to uncover unmet needs, understand use cases and workflows and vet potential solutions. You’ll also work with other members of the Product Management team and engineering to communicate the problems, use cases and solutions in a way that allows the broader team to truly understand what a solution that delights customers looks like.

While not required, a background in legal and/or regulatory compliance may help accelerate your ability to be successful in this role.

Requirements:

• 8+ Years of Product Management experience
• Proven ability to craft a clear vision, set outcome-based roadmaps and make trade-offs that balance risk, user value and commercial impact
• Experience defining requirements for responsible and compliant user-facing AI-based features in enterprise class solutions
• Experience engaging with key compliance, legal, risk, security, and IT stakeholders
• Experience gathering customer requirements and documenting use cases
• Experience working with user experience designers and engineering teams in identifying potential solutions to identified customer problems
• Experience creating detailed competitive analysis
• Ability to build a business case to justify both initial and ongoing investment levels
• Ability to act as an evangelist (both to internal groups, such as sales, and in customer settings) to promote the unique value of our compliance solutions
• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail through defining product requirements and business strategy
• Can proactively identify and engage parties to engage with
• Drive discussions to keep focus and achieve the goals of the meeting
• 'Read the room' to set the right tone and level of conversation for a given audience and situation
• Manage priorities in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines
• Facilitate collaborative sessions to identify different solutions a given problem
• Has a structured approach to prioritization and can justify their decision process

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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
• Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
• Flexible work environment: [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
• 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application here https://www.proofpoint.com/us/company/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Proofpoint Best Places to Work Awards

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

About Us

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We’re driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.

Our BRAVE Values:

At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren’t just words—they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.

We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.

We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what’s next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Build Meaningful Connections:

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you’re surrounded by people who inspire you—who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That’s why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones—to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.

Do Your Best Work:

This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We’re building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable—because that’s what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.

Build success on your terms:

Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support—designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we’re here to help you get there.