Chief of Staff CIO and IT PMO

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Fortunelarge 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 youll 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

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic execution-focused leader to join our team as Chief of Staff to the CIO and IT PMO. This role will be instrumental in driving enterprise-level planning governance and delivery across our cybersecurity and IT portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in program management digital transformation and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of cybersecurity operations and organizational agility.

Key Responsibilities

Chief of Staff to the CIO:

Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CIO and IT leadership
Lead and manage business operations including leadership meetings all-hands and planning cycles
Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of key priorities
Enable clarity and focus across leadership through strategic guidance and alignment
Manage communications and change management across the organization
Partner with the Executive Assistant to the CIO to support organizational health efforts: including culture inclusion and team effectiveness
Champion automation AI adoption and operational excellence across the CIO organization

IT PMO Leadership

Oversee the centralized Program Management Office (PMO) within the Office of the CIO
Manage a diverse portfolio including Applications Infrastructure Information Security and Strategic cross functional Projects
Define and implement a mature PMO strategy that scales with organizational needs

Cybersecurity & Risk Enablement

Collaborate with the CISO and cybersecurity teams to embed security enablement and resilience in all programs
Support risk mitigation resource optimization and strategic alignment across IT and security initiatives

Operational Oversight

Lead budget alignment and execution for IT programs
Partner with Finance and procurement planning on managing overall IT budget including reviewing of invoices and
Drive workforce development and external learning initiatives
Provide performance tracking and reporting to executive stakeholders
Lead and coordinate efforts with IT peer leaders to ensure SOX and audit compliance in conjunction with internal and external auditors.

Qualifications:

10 years of experience in IT program management IT Operations/Chief of Staff cybersecurity or enterprise operations.
Proven track record of leading PMOs in complex high-growth environments.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks enterprise automation and digital transformation
Exceptional communication leadership and stakeholder management skills
Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred

Preferred Experience

Experience with vendor governance contract negotiation and budget optimization

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in the Sunnyvale CA office with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the office.

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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 youll 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 .

How to Apply

Interested Submit your application along with any supporting information- we cant 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: 194475.00 - 285230.00 USD

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

Base Pay Range: 162375.00 - 238150.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 148425.00 - 217690.00 USD

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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 Fortunelarge enterprises and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats prevent data l...