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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

How to Apply

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