This role pays more than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$168,137–$213,375
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$205k
versus about
$191k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Proofpoint
Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company specializing in email security, threat protection, data loss prevention, and compliance. Privately held by Thoma Bravo since 2021, it serves over 500,000 organizations including 87 of the Fortune 100.
Proofpoint currently has
10 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$151,350–$229,102
across 6 roles with salary data.
Senior Program Manager — Software Programs will join the PMO team to lead complex, cross-product programs within a fast-paced environment. This individual is responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery across engineering, product, and security teams while coordinating dependencies across concurrent workstreams. The role involves engaging directly with executive and SVP-level stakeholders to report on status, risks, and trade-offs. Key responsibilities include applying Agile methodologies, managing escalations, and developing program management processes. A critical component of the role is navigating the AI-native SDLC, which involves identifying how AI agents impact planning, quality gates, and accountability. The candidate must possess a PMP certification, experience with Jira and Confluence, and proficiency in Agile/Scrum. This position addresses the technical challenges of integrating AI into the software development lifecycle within the cybersecurity domain to ensure robust program execution.
What does a Program Manager earn?
Median $175347 from 92 postings across 24 companies.
Lead complex, cross-product programs from initial planning through execution and final delivery.
Coordinate dependencies across engineering, product, and security teams to ensure alignment on concurrent workstreams.
Brief executive and SVP-level stakeholders on project status, trade-offs, and risks.
Apply Agile methodologies while working with Scrum masters to optimize the development lifecycle.
Adapt program plans to account for AI agents participating in requirements, coding, testing, and deployment.
Build or configure AI-powered tools to monitor and control program execution.
Proactively manage risks and lead mitigation discussions to develop contingency plans.
Develop and maintain internal program management processes and methodologies.
What we're looking for
7–10 years of program or technical program management experience in large software companies.
Experience working directly with Executive and SVP-level stakeholders.
Familiarity with the AI-native SDLC, including governance, validation checkpoints, and risk controls.
Hands-on proficiency with the Atlassian family of applications (Jira, Confluence).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in the cybersecurity domain (preferred); Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience (preferred); building or configuring AI-powered tools for program analysis (preferred).
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