Proofpoint

Proofpoint

VP, Product Management, AI Data Security

Sunnyvale, CA · Vp

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$41kDetected 31 days ago
Machine LearningAgentic AIA/B TestingCybersecurityAccessibilityProduct ManagementProduct StrategyM&ACustomer SuccessLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

  • This leader will operate with a startup founder mentality - moving fast, learning fast, and driving differentiation in a rapidly evolving market.
  • Define and execute the product strategy for the AI Data Security portfolio ( AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI ), driving market leadership in a category growing 22-41% CAGR
  • Identify and pursue organic innovation and targeted M&A opportunities to

Responsibilities

  • Own the roadmap, prioritization, and business outcomes for the Blue portfolio
  • Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, and calculated risk-taking
  • Drive AI-powered differentiation that creates distance from competitors
  • Partner closely with sales, marketing, and customer success to drive adoption, win rates, and retention
  • Develop compelling positioning and competitive differentiation against Cyera,
  • Build lighthouse customer relationships and secure public references
  • Attract and develop top talent - you're a magnet for A-players and you get hands
  • Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing product team
  • Build rapid feedback loops with customers, field teams, and engineering to learn

Skills

  • Ensure products leverage modern cloud-native architectures for scale and

Compensation

  • At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

  • Balance long-term vision with short-term wins that build momentum and credibility
  • This is an entrepreneurial, build role, not a maintain role.

Company info

  • 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 Fortune 100, 10,000 large 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 you'll 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
  • We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity.
  • Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations.
  • We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.
  • 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com.
  • At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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