VP, Product Management, AI Data Security

Product Manager, AI Data Security

Reporting to SVP, Product Management, Data Security, this leader will own the product vision, strategy, and execution for our fastest-growing portfolio: AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI. This leader will operate with a startup founder mentality moving fast, learning fast, and driving differentiation in a rapidly evolving market. This is an entrepreneurial, build role, not a maintain role.

Your day-to-day

Product Strategy & Vision

Define and execute the product strategy for the AI Data Security portfolio (AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI), driving market leadership in a category growing 22-41% CAGR

Own the roadmap, prioritization, and business outcomes for the Blue portfolio

Identify and pursue organic innovation and targeted M&A opportunities to accelerate growth and close competitive gaps

Establish Proofpoint as the leader in AI Data Security through differentiated capabilities and compelling market narrative

Startup Execution

Operate with urgency and a bias for action this is an early-stage business within a scaled enterprise

Build rapid feedback loops with customers, field teams, and engineering to learn fast and iterate

Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, and calculated risk-taking

Balance long-term vision with short-term wins that build momentum and credibility

AI-Native Product Development

Embed AI/GenAI throughout the product experience classification, remediation, user experience

Drive AI-powered differentiation that creates distance from competitors

Ensure products leverage modern cloud-native architectures for scale and reliability

Go-to-Market Partnership

Partner closely with sales, marketing, and customer success to drive adoption, win rates, and retention

Develop compelling positioning and competitive differentiation against Cyera, Microsoft, Varonis, and emerging players

Build lighthouse customer relationships and secure public references

Team Leadership

Attract and develop top talent you're a magnet for A-players and you get hands dirty alongside your team

Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing product team

Establish clear accountability, rigorous execution, and a culture of ownership

Partner cross-functionally with engineering, design, and GTM leaders

What you bring to the team

10+ years of product management experience, with 5+ years leading product teams in cybersecurity or data security

Direct experience in AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI, data classification, or closely adjacent domains this is non-negotiable

Proven track record of building and scaling early-stage products or businesses within larger organizations

Deep understanding of the data security landscape: AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI, DLP, cloud security, and/or compliance

AI/ML fluency experience embedding AI into product experiences, not just using AI as a buzzword

Owner mentality you build, you don't just manage. You get into the details when needed.

Startup mentality comfortable with ambiguity, moves fast, learns fast, decisive

Strong technical acumen can go deep with engineering on architecture and trade-offs

Excellent communication skills can articulate vision to executives, customers, and teams

Experience with enterprise SaaS, cloud-native products, and capacity-based pricing models

Experience at high-growth cybersecurity startups (Cyera, Wiz, Lacework, etc.) or scaled security platforms

Background building AI Data Governance, Security & Identity Posture Mgmt, and Data Protection for AI or data classification products specifically

M&A experience (evaluation, integration)

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required

MBA or MS 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

How to Apply

Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can't wait to hear from you!