Product Manager

Proofpoint

Jun 24, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Product
Pittsburgh

Requirements

Exceptional relationship building skills; ability to work cross-functionally across teams to align different groups to common goals and ensure delivery of a cohesive, integrated roadmap Ability to motivate and inspire the team to overcome challenges and focus on problem-solving
Ability to focus on the customer and think long-term to build products that perform well and scale efficiently but not at the expense of innovation In-depth knowledge of Jobs
To Be Done and Test and Learn methodologies and approaches needed to get things done in a collaborative, lean and fast-moving environment
Lead mostly with questions rather than opinions, thriving on the opportunity to own, innovate, create, and constantly re-evaluate
Comfortable making recommendations across competing and equally critical business needs Simplify, clearly and succinctly to convey complex information and ideas to individuals at all levels of the organization
Qualifications:  
Bachelor’s Degree in Business,
Computer Science or Engineering, MBA or Master’s degree preferred
2+ years in product management with experience collaboration, digital content services, data security, gaming, mobile marketing, and cloud in an enterprise environment

Responsibilities

Take product concepts from idea through validation, measurement, and iteration.
Establish best practices and processes that drive transparency and visibility for product across the organization.
Partner with UX and technology peers to create customer experiences that drive joy and are consistent with Proofpoint’s identity.
Prioritize and lead the development of new features based on Jobs to be Done, and Test and Learn practices and principles.
Establish best practices for developing and testing roadmaps, and hypothesis creation and analysis.
Work closely with leaders from UX design, analytics, engineering, and marketing to deliver extraordinary products to our customers.
Encourage collaboration with other Proofpoint teams. Present to senior executives and represent product strategy with key team members.
Build market and competitor awareness among the team.
Ensure direct contact with partners and customers across geographies to encourage customer empathy.
Set and reinforce product goals.
Actively monitor key business metrics and adjust team priorities as appropriate to deliver on financial and customer adoption goals.
Find opportunities to improve processes and focus on providing solutions and delivering results.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Product Manager role at Proofpoint?

The Product Manager is responsible for leading product management for the content experience teams, driving product strategy across multiple agile teams to innovate and inspire changes to the product.

What are some key responsibilities of the Product Manager at Proofpoint?

The Product Manager is responsible for articulating a vision for the product, translating it into a functional and sustainable product, working with cross-functional teams, developing and prioritizing project plans and roadmaps, and continuously striving to delight customers.

What qualities does Proofpoint look for in a Product Manager?

Proofpoint seeks a Product Manager who is results-driven, operationally credible, customer-focused, and able to effectively build, inspire, and lead teams.

What experience and skills are required for the Product Manager position at Proofpoint?

The ideal candidate for the Product Manager role at Proofpoint has experience in product management, a strong technical background, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. They should also possess a curious mindset and a desire to continuously learn and uncover growth opportunities.

Proofpoint

Welcome to the new threat landscape — Proofpoint gives you protection & visibility for your greatest cybersecurity risk.

Technology

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Proofpoint is a cybersecurity company specialising in protecting organisations from advanced threats and attacks through their comprehensive suite of email security, data loss prevention, and compliance solutions. Their ultimate mission is to safeguard businesses' critical information and digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. With a focus on preventing cyber risks and enhancing email and data security, Proofpoint's purpose is to empower businesses to communicate and collaborate securely while mitigating the risks associated with modern digital communication and information sharing.