Sr. Manager, Services Evangelism

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 innovate

Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities

Accountable for results and best in class outcomes

Visionary in future focused problem-solving

Exceptional in execution and impact

About the Services Evangelist Team:

The Proofpoint Services Evangelist team are collaborative team players who are always willing to share winning sales tactics and best practices with their peers. As a senior leader within this organization, the Sr. Manager of Services Evangelism plays a critical role in scaling the impact of the team and driving consistency, excellence, and global alignment.

Services Evangelists at Proofpoint have a direct impact on the success of our overall organization by augmenting our best-in-class technologies with an innovative, programmatic approach to customer success. The Sr. Manager partners closely with Field, Territory, and Enterprise Account leadership to increase services attach rates globally and ensure Proofpoint Services are positioned as a strategic differentiator.

Services Evangelists are highly valued members of our organization, and Proofpoint heavily invests in their professional growth. The Sr. Manager role is empowered with the resources, autonomy, and executive visibility needed to advance both team development and broader services strategy.

About the Role:

Proofpoint is seeking an experienced and dynamic Sr. Manager, Services Evangelism to lead and evolve our global Services Evangelist function. This role focuses on building and scaling successful programs that help customers Protect People and Defend Data by optimizing Proofpoint's world-class technology solutions.

The Sr. Manager will lead executive-level presales conversations, strategic planning sessions, and services value propositions for organizations looking to operationalize Proofpoint technologies. Leveraging deep cybersecurity and services expertise, this role advises customers on how to combine people, process, and technology to achieve their cybersecurity objectives.

In addition to people leadership responsibilities, this individual will be a major contributor to Proofpoint's aggressive market share goals and will influence how holistic services programs are positioned to solve complex cybersecurity challenges globally.

Your day-to-day:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a global team of Services Evangelists, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on customer outcomes and services excellence.

• Engage with both current and prospective customers alongside your team, in person (occasionally), by phone, and/or via video conference.

• Lead and oversee services value conversations with internal stakeholders, customers, and prospects, including executive-level engagements.

• Build rapport, trust, and credibility with Proofpoint teammates and customers, serving as a trusted advisor for major cybersecurity initiatives.

• Partner with Sales, Services, and Enablement leadership to define best practices, playbooks, and success metrics for services evangelism.

• Support and occasionally participate in webinars, customer advocacy events, and Proofpoint-sponsored engagements.

• Provide valuable customer insight and real-world experience to services leadership, influencing service design, go-to-market strategy, and pricing.

• Maintain deep expertise across Email Security, Security Awareness Training, Information Protection, and Cloud Security.

• Use sound judgment, share innovative ideas, and build lasting relationships that help shape both team success and your professional growth.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10+ years of experience in managed services sales, delivery, or cybersecurity consulting, including experience planning or implementing Email Threat Protection, Information Protection, or Cloud Security programs.

• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or managing teams, or demonstrated readiness to step into a senior people leadership role.

• Strong executive-level presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Broad and deep cybersecurity background, including advanced threats, threat protection, data protection, cloud security, malware protection, and/or incident response.

• Strong organizational, process, and operational discipline with attention to detail.

• A self-starter with the ability to balance strategic leadership and hands-on engagement.

• A passion for working with people and helping them solve complex problems.

• Comfort leading open, collaborative conversations with senior internal and external stakeholders.

• Proven track record of success presenting to and educating field sales, SEs, and customers.

• Security certifications such as CISSP are strongly preferred.

Why 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 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

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 [email protected] .

How to Apply

Interested? 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: 200,300.00 - 293,810.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 167,300.00 - 245,355.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 152,900.00 - 224,235.00 USD

Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

Our BRAVE Values:

At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.

We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.

We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.

This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.

Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.

Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.