Chief of Staff CIO and IT PMO

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

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic execution-focused leader to join our team as Chief of Staff to the CIO and IT PMO. This role will be instrumental in driving enterprise-level planning governance and delivery across our cybersecurity and IT portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in program management digital transformation and cross-functional leadership with a strong understanding of cybersecurity operations and organizational agility.

Key Responsibilities

Chief of Staff to the CIO :

• Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CIO and IT leadership
• Lead and manage business operations including leadership meetings all-hands and planning cycles
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of key priorities
• Enable clarity and focus across leadership through strategic guidance and alignment
• Manage communications and change management across the organization
• Partner with the Executive Assistant to the CIO to support organizational health efforts : including culture inclusion and team effectiveness
• Champion automation AI adoption and operational excellence across the CIO organization

IT PMO Leadership

Cybersecurity & Risk Enablement

Operational Oversight

Qualifications :

Preferred Experience

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role based in the Sunnyvale CA office with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the office.

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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 : 194475.00 - 285230.00 USD

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

Base Pay Range : 162375.00 - 238150.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above :

Base Pay Range : 148425.00 - 217690.00 USD

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Compliance Management,Customer Retention,Quality Assurance,Customer Service,Extensive Knowledge,Account Management,Front Office,Telephone Calls,Needs Analysis,Cold calls,Business Relationships,Customer Complaints,Sales Goals,Sales Process,New Clients

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1