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 innovateResponsive to feedback, challenges and opportunitiesAccountable for results and best in class outcomesVisionary in future focused problem-solvingExceptional in execution and impactThe RoleAre you energized by building scalable, data-driven talent operations programs and leading high-impact transformation? As our Senior Manager – Talent Operations, you will lead strategy and execution across workforce planning, analytics, recruiter enablement, and TA program governance.You’ll operate as a strategic partner to Talent Leadership, Finance, and business stakeholders—owning executive insights, driving transformation readiness, and establishing operational rigor across global Talent Acquisition. This role is critical to enabling hiring at scale, improving recruiter productivity, and ensuring alignment to business priorities.Why You’ll Love This RoleImpact: Shape global hiring strategy through advanced analytics, forecasting, and executive insightsLeadership: Own and evolve Talent Operations programs, PMO, and governance frameworksTransformation: Drive readiness, adoption, and enablement for TA transformation initiativesVisibility: Partner directly with executives and influence workforce and investment decisionsWhat You’ll DoTalent Strategy, Workforce Planning & AnalyticsServe as the strategic lead for Talent Acquisition analytics and workforce planning, driving visibility, rigor, and alignment across the hiring lifecyclePartner with Talent Leadership and Finance to translate business strategy into data-driven hiring plans aligned to budget, headcount, and organizational prioritiesOwn the development and evolution of executive dashboards and reporting frameworks, delivering actionable insights to senior leadershipLead quarterly hiring forecast cycles, incorporating business growth projections, attrition trends, and market dynamicsBuild and manage advanced capacity and financial models to optimize recruiter productivity and align hiring with budget performanceDashboards & Executive ReportingDesign and deliver executive-level dashboards that provide real-time visibility into hiring performance, funnel health, and operational efficiencyEstablish standardized reporting frameworks and data governance to ensure consistency and accuracy across TASynthesize complex data into clear, compelling insights for executive stakeholdersRecruiter Enablement & Stakeholder TrainingLead recruiter enablement strategy, including onboarding programs, capability-building initiatives, and ongoing trainingDevelop and deliver stakeholder training and communication plans to improve hiring manager effectiveness and alignmentDrive adoption of tools, processes, and best practices across the TA organizationTransformation Readiness & TrainingLead Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, ensuring readiness across people, process, and technologyDevelop and execute transformation training programs to support adoption and minimize disruptionPartner cross-functionally to embed change management and ensure sustained impactTA PMO, Governance & Portfolio ManagementEstablish and lead TA PMO and governance frameworks to drive prioritization, execution, and accountabilityOwn the annual Talent Operations roadmap, aligning initiatives to strategic prioritiesLead intake and portfolio triage processes, ensuring resources are focused on highest-impact workOversee initiative governance, tracking, and reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget deliveryProvide regular stakeholder reporting and executive updates on progress, risks, and outcomesOperational Excellence & Continuous ImprovementChampion continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition by identifying operational gaps and implementing scalable solutionsDrive process excellence through lifecycle mapping, policy optimization, and SLA managementStrengthen data integrity, systems governance, and cross-functional alignment across TAWhat You Bring to the Team8–12+ years of experience in Talent Operations, Program Management, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, or related fieldsExperience leading teams and/or large-scale, cross-functional programsStrong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel/Sheets; BI tools like Tableau or Power BI preferred)Proven ability to build executive dashboards and present insights to senior leadershipExperience establishing PMO structures, governance models, and portfolio management practicesStrong background in change management, transformation, and enablement programsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to influence at all levelsHighly organized with the ability to manage complex priorities in a fast-paced environmentAnalytical mindset with comfort working with large datasets and ambiguityWhy 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 compensationComprehensive benefitsCareer success on your termsFlexible work environmentAnnual wellness and community outreach daysAlways on recognition for your contributionsGlobal 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 ApplyInterested? 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: 166,500.00 - 244,200.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 136,200.00 - 199,760.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 124,100.00 - 182,050.00 USD
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