Project Manager - Finance

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 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.

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
• 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

This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join Proofpoint and help with our finance initiatives. You will have the opportunity to enhance procedures and make new ones to improve overall processes. You will regularly communicate with cross-functional team members to understand business needs and triage requirements to meet milestones. The Project Manager will have the ability to "think big", be creative, and have fun while ensuring change is adopted over the long term.

This is a hybrid role based in our Sunnyvale HQ, 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment and coordination across prioritized Finance initiatives
• Support the Business Transformation team in optimizing project prioritization to ensure resources are focused on key business deliverables
• Partner with functional leaders to ensure the right core team resources are assigned and performing effectively
• Lead program planning processes, ensuring requirements are clearly defined and aligned with customer needs and experience
• Guide cross-functional teams through problem resolution, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Define, delegate, and evaluate roles, responsibilities, goals, and deliverables for assigned projects
• Communicate program updates to functional management and executive leadership
• Lead change management efforts, including impact analysis, communication strategies, and UAT
• Think creatively and develop innovative approaches to drive long-term adoption of change

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of delivering both strategic and tactical initiatives
• Experience in a SaaS environment preferred
• Hands-on experience with Quote-to-Cash and Core Finance processes
• Familiarity with CPQ and ERP systems
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across functions and cultures
• Ability to engage with executive leadership, escalate issues, and propose effective solutions
• Proven ability to foster collaboration and teamwork
• Experience in business process improvement initiatives
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive informed decision-making
• Excellent facilitation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts
• Adaptable and change-oriented, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining a positive outlook

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career success on your terms
• Flexible work environment
• Annual wellness and community outreach days (2 paid Wellbeing Days and 2 paid Volunteer Days per year)
• Three-week Work from Anywhere option
• Always-on recognition for your contributions
• Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Pay

Base pay ranges vary by location:

• SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area: $98,900.00 - $155,430.00 USD
• California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska: $78,800.00 - $123,805.00 USD
• All other cities and states: $70,400.00 - $110,605.00 USD

This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity.

Schedule

Hybrid role based in Sunnyvale HQ, 4 days a week in-office.