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
Senior Director - Talent Management
Role Overview
Senior Director, Talent Management will lead the design, implementation, and execution of enterprise-wide performance management, people insights, and workforce planning programs. This role is highly execution-oriented and ideal for a proven operator who has built and run these capabilities at scale in mature organizations.
You will own the end-to-end performance management lifecycle, leverage data and insights to drive decision-making, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and Business Leaders to ensure the workforce strategy aligns with business priorities. This role requires strong program management discipline, data fluency, and practical application of AI-enabled tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Management & COE Leadership
Lead the Performance Management Center of Excellence (COE)andoversee the implementation of a new enterprise performance management framework.
Design, operationalize, and continuously improve mid-year and end-of-year performance cycles.
Evolve performancemodelover time, including peer feedback, continuous feedback mechanisms, and manager coaching enablement.
Ensure performance processes are scalable, consistent, and embedded into the rhythm of the business.
Data, Insights & Decision Enablement
Drive performance, talent, and workforce processes grounded in data and actionable insights.
Translatepeopledata into clear recommendations that inform leadership decisions.
Partner with HR Analytics, Finance, and business teams to connect workforce insights to business outcomes.
Workforce Planning
Lead strategic and operational workforce planning across the organization.
Align workforce plans with business strategy, financial forecasts, and growth priorities.
Develop frameworks and processes that enable leaders to make informed talent and resourcing decisions.
AI Fluency & Enablement
Apply AI-enabled tools and approaches to enhance performance management, insights, and planning processes.
Partner with HR Technology and Analytics teams to responsibly integrate AI intopeopleprograms.
Promote AI fluency within the team and across HR to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Program Leadership & Execution
Act as a strong program manager who drives complex, cross-functional initiatives from design through execution.
Establish clear governance, timelines, metrics, and accountability.
Focus on delivering outcomes-this role values executors who can build, run, and improve programs, not just design concepts.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Extensive experience leading performance management, workforce planning, and/or people insights in
mature, scaled organizations
.
Demonstrated success implementing or transforming enterprise performance management systems and processes.
Strong program management background with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously.
Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and influence senior leaders.
Practical experience applying AI or advanced analytics in HR or workforce-related contexts.
Comfortable operating with senior executives and influencing across functions.
Experience "doing it before" - this role requires pattern recognition, judgment, and execution based on prior success.
Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't 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: 245,400.00 - 337,370.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 197,100.00 - 271,040.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 177,500.00 - 244,090.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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
Senior Director - Talent Management
Role Overview
Senior Director, Talent Management will lead the design, implementation, and execution of enterprise-wide performance management, people insights, and workforce planning programs. This role is highly execution-oriented and ideal for a proven operator who has built and run these capabilities at scale in mature organizations.
You will own the end-to-end performance management lifecycle, leverage data and insights to drive decision-making, and partner closely with HR, Finance, and Business Leaders to ensure the workforce strategy aligns with business priorities. This role requires strong program management discipline, data fluency, and practical application of AI-enabled tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Management & COE Leadership
Lead the Performance Management Center of Excellence (COE)andoversee the implementation of a new enterprise performance management framework.
Design, operationalize, and continuously improve mid-year and end-of-year performance cycles.
Evolve performancemodelover time, including peer feedback, continuous feedback mechanisms, and manager coaching enablement.
Ensure performance processes are scalable, consistent, and embedded into the rhythm of the business.
Data, Insights & Decision Enablement
Drive performance, talent, and workforce processes grounded in data and actionable insights.
Translatepeopledata into clear recommendations that inform leadership decisions.
Partner with HR Analytics, Finance, and business teams to connect workforce insights to business outcomes.
Workforce Planning
Lead strategic and operational workforce planning across the organization.
Align workforce plans with business strategy, financial forecasts, and growth priorities.
Develop frameworks and processes that enable leaders to make informed talent and resourcing decisions.
AI Fluency & Enablement
Apply AI-enabled tools and approaches to enhance performance management, insights, and planning processes.
Partner with HR Technology and Analytics teams to responsibly integrate AI intopeopleprograms.
Promote AI fluency within the team and across HR to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Program Leadership & Execution
Act as a strong program manager who drives complex, cross-functional initiatives from design through execution.
Establish clear governance, timelines, metrics, and accountability.
Focus on delivering outcomes-this role values executors who can build, run, and improve programs, not just design concepts.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Extensive experience leading performance management, workforce planning, and/or people insights in
mature, scaled organizations
.
Demonstrated success implementing or transforming enterprise performance management systems and processes.
Strong program management background with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously.
Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and influence senior leaders.
Practical experience applying AI or advanced analytics in HR or workforce-related contexts.
Comfortable operating with senior executives and influencing across functions.
Experience "doing it before" - this role requires pattern recognition, judgment, and execution based on prior success.
Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll 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 accessibility@proofpoint.com .
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't 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: 245,400.00 - 337,370.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 197,100.00 - 271,040.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 177,500.00 - 244,090.00 USD
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.