Engineering Program Manager III

Proofpoint•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

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. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people. 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 Proofpoint Engineering is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Intermediate Program Manager to support our teams in delivering high-quality products and features that protect people, data, and brands from cybersecurity threats. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic Agile environment, ensuring smooth execution of our Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from planning to product release. This is your opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions and grow your program management career in a fast-paced, results-driven organization. Why You'll Love This Role Collaboration: Partner with talented engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Growth Opportunity: Hone your skills in program management while working on impactful initiatives. Agility: Embrace an Agile environment where you’ll manage features, dependencies, and risks to keep projects on track. Impact: Play a critical role in delivering high-quality products while balancing customer needs and business objectives.

Requirements

Experience: 3–5 years as a Program Manager in software development, with a strong understanding of Agile-Scrum methodologies.
Technical Proficiency: Basic understanding of software development processes and the ability to manage dependencies and deliverables effectively.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
Organization: Strong organizational skills, with a focus on prioritization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Adaptability: Ability to handle shifting priorities, navigate ambiguity, and maintain composure under pressure.
Tools Expertise: Familiarity with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence).

Nice To Haves

Team Player: A collaborative mindset that fosters productive relationships across teams.
Motivation: An enthusiastic and proactive approach to driving projects forward.
Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking with a focus on resolving issues and removing obstacles.
Continuous Improvement: A willingness to learn and grow while helping the team enhance its processes.

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate the development lifecycle, ensuring timely, high-quality releases in an Agile environment.
Assist in planning and scheduling projects, prioritizing features, and tracking dependencies and deliverables.
Facilitate sprint activities, including planning, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
Maintain dashboards and reports to communicate sprint progress and performance metrics.
Serve as a point of contact for cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Customer Support teams.
Monitor scope changes, identify risks, and escalate issues to ensure resolution.
Balance priorities, including addressing customer escalations and feature requests, while maintaining project timelines.
Continuously improve team processes through retrospectives and feedback.