Staff Product Marketing Manager Data Security
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
Proofpointseeksa strategic and innovative Staff Product Marketing Manager tojoin the Data Security Product Marketing team supporting a broad portfolio spanning Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Insider Threat Management (ITM) and data security for AI.In this high-impact role you will be the subject matter expert andmarket voiceforhow organizations protect sensitive data wherever people work communicate and collaborate. You willshapethe narrative for helping customers prevent data loss reduce insider risk support compliance and enable secure productivity across endpoints email SaaS applications and cloud environments.Youllwork cross-functionally with product management sales strategic partners and marketing to deliver differentiated positioning impactful Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies and sales enablement.
Your Day to Day
Develop strategic positioning and messaging forProofpoints data security portfolio including DLP DSPM ITM and data security for AIanchored in customer needs around data protection compliance and secure productivity.
Own GTM strategy and launch planning for newdata securitycapabilities partnering with product sales channel and demand teams to drive awareness pipeline and adoption.
Create high-impact content across solution briefs web pages presentations webinars demo scripts blogs and customer-facing materials.
Build sales and partner enablement including playbooks battlecards objection handling discovery questions competitive guidance and talk tracks.
Track market buyer and competitive trends across DLP insider risk cloud data security and adjacent data protection categories.
Serve as adata securitysubject matter expert in salestrainings customer briefings field events analyst conversations webinars and executive presentations.
Partner with product and field teams to translate customer insights use cases and adoption patterns into sharper messaging stronger launches and more effective GTM.
What you bring to the team
12 years in product marketing for cybersecurity data security DLPDSPMinsider risk email security endpoint security cloud security or related enterprise software.
Strong understanding of data security use cases across DLP DSPM ITM endpoint email cloud SaaS applications AI tools data classification policy management compliance and incident response.
Provenability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear customer-centric messaging for security risk compliance IT and executive audiences.
Experience leading GTM strategy launches sales enablement and campaign planning for enterprise security solutions.
Strong market and competitive analysis skills with the ability to turn insights into positioning sales guidance and product feedback.
Excellent communication and presentation skills across executive briefings analyst conversations webinars customer meetings and industry events.
Collaborative analytical and execution-focused with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive measurable business impact.
A bachelors degree is; a technical concentration or MBA is a plus.
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: 187700.00 - 275275.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area) Colorado Connecticut Illinois Washington DC Metro Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Texas Washington Virginia and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 151000.00 - 221430.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 137000.00 - 200915.00 USDRequired Experience:
Manager