Project Manager, Finance
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
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
The Role and the Team
This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join Proofpoint and help with our finance initiatives. You will have the opportunity to enhance procedures and make new ones to improve over-all processes. You will regularly communicate with cross-functional team members to understand business needs and triage requirements to meet milestones. The Project Manager will have the ability to think big be creative and have fun while ensuring change is adopted over the long term.
Your Day-to-Day
- Drive alignment and coordination across prioritized Finance initiatives
- Support the Business Transformation team in optimizing project prioritization to ensure resources are focused on key business deliverables
- Partner with functional leaders to ensure the right core team resources are assigned and performing effectively
- Lead program planning processes ensuring requirements are clearly defined and aligned with customer needs and experience
- Guide cross-functional teams through problem resolution including root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Define delegate and evaluate roles responsibilities goals and deliverables for assigned projects
- Communicate program updates to functional management and executive leadership
- Lead change management efforts including impact analysis communication strategies and UAT
- Think creatively and develop innovative approaches to drive long-term adoption of change
What You Bring to the Team
- 5 years of project management experience with a proven track record of delivering both strategic and tactical initiatives
- Experience in a SaaS environment preferred
- Hands-on experience with Quote-to-Cash and Core Finance processes
- Familiarity with CPQ and ERP systems
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced high-growth environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience working across functions and cultures
- Ability to engage with executive leadership escalate issues and propose effective solutions
- Proven ability to foster collaboration and teamwork
- Experience in business process improvement initiatives
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive informed decision-making
- Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts
- Adaptable and change-oriented with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining a positive outlook
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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: 98900.00 - 155430.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area) Colorado Connecticut Illinois Washington DC Metro Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Texas Washington Virginia and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 78800.00 - 123805.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 70400.00 - 110605.00 USDRequired Experience:
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