Contract Executive Engagement Program Manager

About Us

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.

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.

We are seeking a highly strategic, detail‑oriented, and experienced Contract Executive Engagement Program Manager to support high‑impact executive experiences. This role focuses on coordinating priorities for a premium year‑round sports sponsorship and managing executive briefings at the Proofpoint Innovation Center. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, excels at cross‑functional collaboration, has a passion for delivering premium, personalized experiences for C‑level audiences and has experience managing sports sponsor ships.

• Overall sponsorship coordination ensuring internal alignment with priorities among social media, Brandx, and customer‑facing organizations (field sales, customer success).
• Collaborate with agency in day‑to‑day management of benefits and activation execution, staying abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to inform partnership strategy.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences that reflect Proofpoint’s world‑class brand, including personalized pre‑event communication, onsite white‑glove service, post‑event follow‑up.
• Oversee creative development, install, and content capture for digital and social amplification.
• Able to incorporate and generate a social media strategy.
• Align with the sales and customer success organizations to implement targeted communications plan aligned to executive engagement priorities.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics, conduct data analysis, and derive actionable insights to optimize marketing strategies. Prioritize utilization of benefits to drive maximum business output.

• Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of executive briefings, including intake, agenda development, speaker coordination, and on‑site facilitation.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to sales teams, aligning briefing content and structure with customer objectives and sales opportunities.
• Manage PIC operations including logistics, hospitality, AV/IT coordination, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain and add to best practices, playbooks, and operational frameworks to ensure consistency and quality.
• Coordinate executive meetings at major industry events (e.g., RSA), including scheduling, briefing materials, and on‑site support.
• Strategize, plan, and execute evening ancillary events targeting strategic customers during industry‑wide events.
• Ensure seamless execution and follow‑up of C‑suite interactions to drive relationship growth and business impact.

• Act as a brand ambassador for the executive engagement program.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives for the Corporate Events & Programs team, as needed.

• Sports sponsorship enablement experience required.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and multiple priorities in a high‑growth, fast‑paced setting.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with experience engaging C‑suite executives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; highly detail‑oriented and metrics‑driven.
• Polished executive presence and strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building impactful internal/external connections.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of cross‑functional partnership.
• Customer‑first orientation with a passion for delivering premium experiences.
• Experience with Salesforce, Briefingsource, Marketo, and analytics tools is a plus.
• Performs well under pressure in a…