Sr. Director, Global Analyst Relations

Proofpoint • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Proofpoint is seeking a Senior Director, Global Analyst Relations to define, lead, and scale a world-class global analyst relations program. This highly strategic role is responsible for shaping Proofpoint’s market perception, strengthening our leadership positioning, and influencing industry narratives across top-tier analyst firms including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, and others. As a senior leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while driving cross-functional alignment across Product, Marketing, Communications, and Sales. You will ensure that Proofpoint’s innovation, differentiation, and long-term vision are clearly understood and consistently reflected in analyst research and market evaluations.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in analyst relations, product marketing, corporate communications, or a related function, with significant experience in cybersecurity or enterprise SaaS.
• Proven track record of leading global analyst relations programs and materially improving analyst perception and rankings.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity market landscape, competitive dynamics, and enterprise buyer personas.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience building and managing teams and external partners.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and operational discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global analyst relations strategy that supports Proofpoint’s corporate objectives, product priorities, and go-to-market initiatives.
• Build, own, and deepen executive-level relationships with top-tier industry analysts, positioning Proofpoint as a market leader.
• Lead strategy and execution for key analyst evaluations (e.g., Magic Quadrants, Waves, MarketScapes), ensuring strong representation and outcomes.
• Shape and refine corporate and product narratives in partnership with Product Marketing, Corporate Marketing, PR, and Executive Leadership.
• Act as a strategic advisor to executives, preparing them for high-impact analyst engagements with tailored messaging and insights.
• Synthesize analyst insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to influence business strategy and product direction.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to measure analyst influence, program effectiveness, and business impact.
• Lead and develop a high-performing analyst relations function, including direct reports, agencies, and external partners.
• Drive alignment across global teams to ensure consistency and impact in all analyst-facing communications.

Benefits

• 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
• flexible time off
• a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year
• a three-week Work from Anywhere option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director