Director, Customer Office Operations

Proofpoint


Job Location:

Sunnyvale, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
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

The Role

The Director Customer OfficeOperationsis a strategic execution leader responsible for improving operational effectiveness across the Customer Office. Working closely with Customer Office leadership this roleidentifiescomplex business challenges develops practical solutions and drives execution across high-priority customer and business initiatives.

Success in this role requires a consulting-oriented mindset combining structured problem-solving analytical rigor executive communication and operational leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments influences across organizational boundaries and translates strategy into measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

YourDay-to-Day

Solve Complex Business Problems

  • Analyze operational challenges and develop practical scalable recommendations that improve Customer Office effectiveness.

  • Build and enhance operating mechanisms governance processes dashboards and reporting that improve visibility and execution.

  • Identifyopportunities to streamline workflowsleverageautomation and improve organizational performance.

  • Develop executive-ready analyses business reviews and recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Lead Cross-Functional Execution

  • Lead high-impact initiatives spanning Customer Success Renewals Support Services Product Sales and other partner organizations.

  • Drive accountability for customer recovery plans executive commitments and strategic initiatives by ensuring clear ownership priorities and follow-through.

  • Remove execution barriers proactively manage risks and accelerate delivery of business outcomes.

  • Influence stakeholders at all levels to achieve alignment and drive results without direct authority.

Enable Customer Office Leadership

  • Manage key Customer Office operating cadences leadership reviews and execution rhythms that improve organizational alignment.

  • Support executive engagement activities for at-risk and escalated customers by coordinating follow-through tracking commitments and monitoring outcomes.

  • Surface emerging risks trends and operational insights to support leadership decision-making.

  • Foster a culture of accountability operational excellence and continuous improvement across the Customer Office.

What You Bring to the Team

Required Qualifications

  • 610 years of experience in management consulting business operations strategy & operations program management or related disciplines.

  • Prior customer-facing experience within Customer Success Professional Services Account Management Sales Consulting or similar functions.

  • Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving senior executive stakeholders.

  • Strong structured problem-solving analytical and critical thinking capabilities with the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable recommendations.

  • Proven ability to influence across organizations build alignment and drive execution without direct authority.

  • Experience developing executive presentations business reviews dashboards KPIs and operational reporting.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills withstrongexecutive presence.

  • Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft PowerPoint Excel and collaboration/project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with a leading management consulting firm (e.g. McKinsey Bain BCG Deloitte EY-Parthenon Kearney Accenture Strategy or equivalent).

  • Experience supporting executive leadership teams or business operations organizations.

  • Experience improving operating models governance mechanisms business management systems or organizational effectiveness.

  • Experience leading customer recovery initiatives executive customer engagement programs or complex customer escalations.

  • Background in SaaS cybersecurity or enterprisesoftware.

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: 200300.00 - 293810.00 USD

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

Base Pay Range: 167300.00 - 245355.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 152900.00 - 224235.00 USD

Required Experience:

Director

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...