Staff Product Marketing Manager

Proofpoint is seeking a strategic Staff Product Marketing Manager to lead product marketing for Proofpoint Satori™, an agentic AI security platform. This role involves being the subject matter expert and primary evangelist for Satori Agents and Satori MCP Access, defining the narrative for AI agents in security operations. The manager will craft compelling positioning for CISOs, SOC leaders, and data loss prevention teams, partnering with product management, sales, and marketing to execute comprehensive Go-to-Market plans through high-impact content and strategic enablement to drive business growth.

Must Have

• Develop strategic positioning and messaging for Proofpoint Satori Agents and Satori MCP Access
• Drive thought leadership strategy for Satori
• Create high-impact content across various formats (solution briefs, webinars, presentations, demo scripts, blogs, customer materials)
• Lead cross-functional Go-to-Market planning and execution for Satori Agent launches and MCP Access integrations
• Deliver compelling presentations to internal and external audiences
• Conduct market and competitive intelligence research for Satori
• Develop comprehensive sales and partner enablement, including battlecards, playbooks, ROI calculators, and objection handling

Good to Have

• Expertise in security operations, data security, or AI/ML-powered security solutions
• Expertise in SOC, SIEM, email security, data security, or security
• Technical concentration for BS/BA degree
• 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

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

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 Satori™, our groundbreaking agentic AI security platform. In this high-impact role, you will be the subject matter expert and primary evangelist for Proofpoint Satori Agents and Satori MCP Access, driving the narrative for how AI agents transform security operations while safeguarding the emerging agentic workspace.

As the market leader defining the future of agentic security operations, you'll craft compelling positioning that resonates with CISOs, SOC leaders, data loss prevention teams, and security awareness professionals. You will partner closely with product management, sales, alliance partners (Microsoft, CrowdStrike), and marketing to build comprehensive Go-to-Market (GTM) plans and execute them through high-impact content, thought leadership, and strategic enablement that drives business growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape an entirely new category at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, establishing Proofpoint as the thought leader in AI-powered security operations for the agentic workspace.

Your Day to Day

• Develop strategic positioning and messaging for Proofpoint Satori Agents and Satori MCP Access that demonstrates how Satori acts as a force multiplier for security teams and delivers seamless integration across the security ecosystem
• Drive the thought leadership strategy for Satori, establishing Proofpoint as the pioneer in agentic security operations through vision papers, analyst relations, executive briefings, and market-defining content
• Create high-impact content across formats such as solution briefs, webinars, presentations, demo scripts, blogs, and customer materials that showcase the measurable business value delivered by the solution
• Lead cross-functional GTM planning and execution for Satori Agent launches and MCP Access integrations with strategic partners
• Deliver compelling presentations to internal and external audiences at sales trainings, customer briefings, industry conferences, and executive events
• Conduct market and competitive intelligence research, becoming the go-to expert on the market landscape for Satori and alternatives
• Develop comprehensive sales and partner enablement, including battlecards, playbooks, ROI calculators, and objection handling that drives pipeline and accelerates deals

What you bring to the team

• 10+ years of product marketing experience in cybersecurity, preferably with expertise in security operations, data security, or AI/ML-powered security solutions
• Deep cybersecurity domain knowledge with a preference for expertise in one or more of the following areas: SOC, SIEM, email security, data security, or security. - Exceptional storytelling and content creation skills with proven ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking abilities for executive briefings to large conference keynotes
• Strategic thought leader with a proven track record of defining new product categories or establishing market leadership in emerging technologies
• Analytical, execution-oriented mindset managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments BS/BA required (technical concentration preferred); MBA a plus

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We are a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best, the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation.

We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future #LifeAtPFPT.

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 accessibility@proofpoint.com.

How to Apply

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

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