Employee Experience Program Manager

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

The Employee Experience Program Manager is a strategic and hands-on role to design implement and scale programs that enhance employee engagement culture and the overall employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding. This role is responsible for driving a connected inclusive and high-performing workplace experience across the organization.

This position requires demonstrated experience managing direct reports along with a hands-on approach and direct accountability for executing key program deliverables. The role partners cross-functionally with Real Estate/Office Managers and including Wellbeing Recognition and Belonging teams across the U.S. EMEA and APJ regions supporting up to 20 global sites. Flexibility to support global time zones through periodic virtual sessions is required.

This role will also play a key part in bringing Proofpoints BRAVE values to life by embedding them into programs initiatives and the overall employee experience

Key Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the end-to-end employee experience lifecycle including employee engagement with events access to remote and in-person experiences and Employee amenities.
• Lead the design execution and continuous improvement of employee experience programs and initiatives.
• Manage and develop a small team providing coaching guidance and performance oversight.
• Personally execute key program components ensuring high-quality delivery and consistency.
• Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate/Office Managers and global stakeholders to support up to 20 sites across multiple regions.
• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives and feedback surveys and mechanisms to measure success.
• Analyze employee feedback and people data to identify trends and drive actionable improvements.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen culture and inclusion while supporting wellbeing and employee connection.
• Integrate and reinforce Proofpoints BRAVE values across employee programs and experiences.
• Oversee program logistics budgets timelines and vendor relationships.
• Improve internal communication strategies to enhance transparency and engagement.
• Support change management initiatives to ensure effective adoption and employee alignment.
• Plan and execute employee events and workplace experience programs (virtual and in-person).
• Benchmark industry best practices and continuously innovate to improve employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and global programs across time zones on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Social Sciences or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 57 years of experience in employee program management employee experience HR employee wellbeing or a related field.
• 3 years proven experience managing direct reports including coaching performance management and team development.
• Demonstrated success managing and executing large-scale programs and events.
• Experience working cross-functionally in global multicultural and multigenerational environments.
• Experience partnering with Real Estate Workplace or Office Management teams is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and regions.
• Proficiency with program and project management tools (e.g. MS Teams Excel CoPilot AI software or similar).
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze insights and drive decisions.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a proactive solutions-oriented approach.
• Flexibility to support global teams outside standard business hours as needed

*This roles is onsite at our Sunnyvale location and is required to work in the office Monday- Thursday.

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.

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