[Hiring] Product Manager, Data Security @Proofpoint

Role Description

Product Manager, Data Security reporting to a VP of Product Management within Data Security, this Product Manager will own a product area within our Green (DLP, ITM) or Blue (DSPM, AI Data Governance) portfolio. This role is ideal for a PM with 5-7 years of experience who wants to build, not coordinate. We're upgrading talent — looking for high-ownership PMs who work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, not meeting schedulers.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Ownership:
  • Own the roadmap, prioritization, and execution for an assigned product area.
  • Define requirements, write specs, and partner with engineering to deliver high-quality products.
  • Drive the product lifecycle from concept through launch and iteration.
• Customer & Market Focus:
  • Develop deep understanding of customer needs through direct engagement, field feedback, and research.
  • Monitor competitive landscape and incorporate insights into product strategy.
  • Partner with GTM teams on positioning, enablement, and launch activities.
• Execution & Delivery:
  • Work closely with engineering to scope, prioritize, and deliver features on time.
  • Define success metrics and track product performance post-launch.
  • Manage trade-offs and make data-informed decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with design on user experience.
  • Collaborate with other PMs on dependencies and platform capabilities.
  • Support sales and customer success with product expertise.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of product management experience in enterprise software, SaaS, or cybersecurity.
• Strong technical acumen — comfortable working with engineering teams on complex products.
• Experience writing specs, defining requirements, and shipping products.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Builder mentality — you write specs, ship products, and solve problems, not just facilitate.
• High ownership, low ego, bias for action — you do what it takes to ship.
• AI-native — uses AI tools daily to accelerate work, not just curious about AI.

Requirements

• Nice-to-Haves:
  • Experience in cybersecurity, data security, compliance, or related domains.
  • Background in DLP, CASB, DSPM, or insider threat products.
  • Experience with AI/ML-powered products.
• Education: BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field required.

Benefits

• 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.