Product Manager, Threat Protection

Proofpoint

. Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and vision for cybersecurity solutions .

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Pennsylvania, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,200 - $193,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute product strategy, roadmap, and vision for cybersecurity solutions
Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements through research, feedback, and data analysis
Collaborate with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality products
Translate complex cybersecurity needs into clear product requirements and user stories
Drive product lifecycle from ideation through launch and continuous improvement
Monitor industry trends, threat landscape, and competitive offerings to inform product direction
Work closely with customers and stakeholders to validate solutions and ensure product-market fit
Define and track key product metrics (adoption, retention, performance, security outcomes)
Support go-to-market strategies, including positioning, pricing, and messaging

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of product management experience, preferably in cybersecurity or related domains
Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts (e.g., threat detection, SOC operations, identity & access management, cloud security)
Proven ability to deliver products in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Experience working with engineering teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

product strategyroadmap developmentdata analysisproduct lifecycle managementkey product metricsAgile methodologiesScrumcybersecurity conceptsthreat detectioncloud security

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcommunicationstakeholder managementcollaborationcustomer validationprioritizationresearchcontinuous improvement