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 Role We are seeking an experienced and driven QA Senior Manager to lead and expand our Quality Assurance team in Athens. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, aligning QA efforts with company strategy, and serving as the primary liaison between the Athens team and headquarters in Sunnyvale. Your day-to-dayTeam Leadership & GrowthRecruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing QA team based in AthensFoster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvementMentor QA engineers and support their professional developmentOperational ManagementOversee day-to-day QA operations, ensuring efficient test planning and executionEstablish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practicesEnsure timely delivery of high-quality releasesStakeholder CommunicationProvide weekly status reports to HQ in Sunnyvale, including progress, risks, and key metricsAct as the primary point of contact for on-site QA engineers, addressing concerns and enabling successCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teamsStrategic AlignmentEnsure QA activities and deliverables are aligned with company roadmap and top management prioritiesIdentify risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategiesContribute to release planning and quality strategy at a global levelWhat you bring to the team 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a leadership roleProven experience building and scaling QA teamsStrong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and automation frameworksExperience working in a distributed/global environmentBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldExcellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zonesDetail oriented organizational and reporting skillsPreferred SkillsExperience working with HQ or stakeholders in the USFamiliarity with Agile/Scrum methodologiesBackground in both manual and automated testing strategiesAbility to balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership#LI-CB1Why 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!
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