Proofpoint · 1 day ago
Chief of Staff CIO and IT PMO
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$194K/yr - $285K/yr
10+ years expProofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. They are seeking a strategic, execution-focused leader to join as Chief of Staff to the CIO and IT PMO, responsible for driving enterprise-level planning, governance, and delivery across their cybersecurity and IT portfolio.
EmailEnterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyNetwork SecuritySaaS
Hiring Manager
Annie Nguyen
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CIO and IT leadership
Lead and manage business operations including leadership meetings, all-hands, and planning cycles
Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of key priorities
Enable clarity and focus across leadership through strategic guidance and alignment
Manage communications and change management across the organization
Partner with the Executive Assistant to the CIO to support organizational health efforts including culture, inclusion, and team effectiveness
Champion automation, AI adoption, and operational excellence across the CIO organization
Oversee the centralized Program Management Office (PMO) within the Office of the CIO
Manage a diverse portfolio including Applications, Infrastructure, Information Security and Strategic cross functional Projects
Define and implement a mature PMO strategy that scales with organizational needs
Collaborate with the CISO and cybersecurity teams to embed security enablement and resilience in all programs
Support risk mitigation, resource optimization, and strategic alignment across IT and security initiatives
Lead budget alignment and execution for IT programs
Partner with Finance and procurement planning on managing overall IT budget including reviewing of invoices
Drive workforce development and external learning initiatives
Provide performance tracking and reporting to executive stakeholders
Lead and coordinate efforts with IT peer leaders to ensure SOX and audit compliance in conjunction with internal and external auditors
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in IT program management, IT Operations/Chief of Staff, cybersecurity, or enterprise operations
Proven track record of leading PMOs in complex, high-growth environments
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, enterprise automation, and digital transformation
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Preferred
Experience with vendor governance, contract negotiation, and budget optimization
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
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
Company
Proofpoint
Proofpoint provides cloud-based email security, e-discovery, and compliance solutions for companies to protect sensitive business data.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$885.5MKey Investors
DAG VenturesBridgescale PartnersMeritech Capital Partners
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2012-04-20IPO
Leadership Team
Sumit Dhawan
CEO
Michael Frendo
Chief Technology Officer, Engineering
Recent News
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