Staff Product Marketing Manager, AI Data Security

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, protecting people, data, and AI agents across various digital tools. This Staff Product Marketing Manager role focuses on leading product marketing for Proofpoint's AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway solutions. The manager will act as a subject matter expert and thought leader, driving the narrative for safe and compliant AI use in enterprises, developing differentiated positioning, impactful Go-to-Market strategies, and sales enablement to shape the market for secure GenAI and agentic solutions.

Must Have

• Develop strategic positioning and messaging for Proofpoint AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway.
• Define and drive thought leadership on emerging risks and compliance for responsible enterprise AI.
• Create high-impact content across solution briefs, webinars, presentations, demo scripts, blogs, and customer materials.
• Lead Go-to-Market strategy and launch planning for new solutions to secure and govern GenAI and agentic solutions.
• Deliver engaging presentations at internal trainings, customer briefings, industry events, and analyst calls.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis for evolving threats, regulatory changes, and competitor solutions in AI security.
• Build sales and partner enablement assets such as battlecards, objection handling documents, and playbooks.

Good to Have

• Bachelor’s degree with a technical concentration preferred
• MBA

Perks & Benefits

• 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
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
• Three-week Work from Anywhere option

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

Corporate Overview

In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.

And we are just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you are helping to:

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That is why we are a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.

The Role

Proofpoint seeks a strategic and innovative Staff Product Marketing Manager to lead product marketing for Proofpoint AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway, our latest solutions for protecting sensitive data and enabling safe, compliant AI use in the enterprise. In this high-impact role, you will be the subject matter expert and thought leader for Proofpoint’s AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway solutions. You will drive the narrative for how enterprises can safely accelerate Gen AI and agentic initiatives while preventing data loss, privacy violations, and compliance risks. You’ll work cross-functionally with product management, sales, strategic partners, and marketing to deliver differentiated positioning, impactful Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies, and sales enablement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the market for secure, governed usage of GenAI and agentic solutions.

Your Day to Day

• Develop strategic positioning and messaging for Proofpoint AI Data Governance and Secure Agent Gateway, emphasizing their roles in secure AI and agentic adoption
• Define and drive thought leadership on emerging risks and compliance for responsible enterprise AI, using vision papers, analyst relations, and executive materials.
• Create high-impact content across solution briefs, webinars, presentations, demo scripts, blogs, and customer materials showcasing the business value delivered by Proofpoint
• Lead GTM strategy and launch planning for new solutions to secure and govern the use of GenAI and agentic solutions by enterprises
• Deliver engaging presentations at internal trainings, customer briefings, industry events, and analyst calls, establishing expertise in enterprise AI security.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis, acting as the organization’s go-to resource for evolving threats, regulatory changes, and competitor solutions in AI security
• Build sales and partner enablement asset such as battlecards, objection handling documents, and playbooks, driving pipeline and accelerating enterprise adoption

What you bring to the team

• 7+ years in product marketing for cybersecurity, data security, or GenAI/agentic software, with direct experience at companies building enterprise generative AI, agentic software, or security platforms protecting those areas.
• Deep understanding of generative AI, AI agents, agentic architectures, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and the emerging regulatory and security requirements facing GenAI and agentic ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to create strategic messaging and storytelling for complex technology, tailored to technical and executive audiences.
• Experience as a thought leader establishing new product categories and influencing enterprise market direction.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, including executive briefings and event keynotes.
• Analytical, execution-focused approach with proven leadership in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• A bachelor’s degree is required (technical concentration preferred), and an MBA is a plus.

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

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.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!

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.