Sr. Technical Project Manager

Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity, dedicated to safeguarding the digital world. The Sr. Technical Project Manager will lead and deliver strategic IT and digital transformation projects, ensuring they are executed on time and within budget while improving operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new or enhanced business capabilities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders
• Create and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and status updates
• Coordinate work across teams to keep projects moving forward and teams accountable
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, leadership, and project teams
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Identify risks and issues early and work with teams to resolve them
• Deliver projects in a matrix environment without direct ownership of the product

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional initiatives
• Strong technical acumen; able to work effectively with IT, engineering, product, and business teams
• Exceptional planning, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Solid understanding of budgeting, scheduling, and resource management in complex environments
• Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification preferred
• Familiarity with project management tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project