It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Corporate Overview In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective. And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to:Build and enhance our proven security platformBlend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environmentAnalyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intelCollaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challengesWe are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity—and why more than half of the Fortune 100 trust us as a security partner.The Role and the Team This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager to join Proofpoint and help with our Core Financial initiatives. You will have the opportunity to enhance procedures and make new ones to improve over-all processes. You will regularly communicate with cross-functional team members to understand business needs and triage requirements to meet milestones. The Project Manager will have the ability to "think big", be creative and have fun while ensuring change is adopted over the long term.Your day-to-day:Drive alignment and coordination of Core Financial (Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications & Reporting, Accounts Payable, T&E, Tax, Financial Close Management & Reporting) initiativesThe PM will help to optimize the Core Financial project prioritization process to ensure team bandwidth is focused on the key business deliverables Work with functional leaders to ensure the appropriate Core Team resources are committed to the projects and contribute to required performance levelsLeads program planning process ensuring requirements are clear and driven by customer need and experienceLeads cross-functional teams through problem resolution including root cause analysis and corrective action Defines, delegates, and evaluates the roles, responsibilities, goals and deliverables for assigned projectsCommunicates program updates to functional management and leadershipDrive the Change Management effort, including the change impact analysis and communicationsThink big! Be creative. Find unconventional ways to ensure change is adopted over the long term.What you bring to the team:5+ years of project management experience with a proven ability to lead and deliver on strategic and tactical business objectivesExperience working in a SaaS company preferredWorking experience in the Core Financial process areaKnowledge of ERP’s, PowerBI/Business Intelligence experienceSelf-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environmentsDemonstrates excellence in both oral and written communication, in cross functional, and cross-cultural environmentAbility to interact with executive leadership, highlight issues and provide options and solutions for resolutionFosters collaboration among team membersExperience in business process improvementAbility to build trusting relationships, credibility, and strong communications skills to influence stakeholder, connect partners to improve project decision-making, which drives business valueStrong interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings where you will articulate complex conceptsChange Oriented – works effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change. Maintains a positive outlook in difficult situationsWhy Proofpoint At Proofpoint we pride ourselves on our people-centric approach to success and innovation, which extends to how we design roles within our organization and hire talent around the world. The cybersecurity landscape is ever-evolving, and we recognize that the skills needed tomorrow may be different than the skills needed today. Therefore, we seek individuals from a variety of backgrounds with a range of work histories who can leverage their relevant experience as well as transferrable skills to help our company grow. Critical thinkers, problem solvers, collaborators, communicators, and future-oriented creatives need apply. It’s not about where you started, or where you’re coming from, it’s about where you can go with Proofpoint#LI-AN2If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!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 pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 93,730.00 - 147,290.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 74,550.00 - 117,150.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 66,640.00 - 104,720.00 USD
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