Sr. Manager, Talent Operations

About the role

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 Are you energized by building scalable, data-driven talent operations programs and leading high-impact transformation? As our Senior Manager - Talent Operations , you will lead strategy and execution across workforce planning, analytics, recruiter enablement, and TA program governance. You'll operate as a strategic partner to Talent Leadership, Finance, and business stakeholders-owning executive insights, driving transformation readiness, and establishing operational rigor across global Talent Acquisition. This role is critical to enabling hiring at scale, improving recruiter productivity, and ensuring alignment to business priorities. Why You'll Love This Role Impact: Shape global hiring strategy through advanced analytics, forecasting, and executive insights Leadership: Own and evolve Talent Operations programs, PMO, and governance frameworks Transformation: Drive readiness, adoption, and enablement for TA transformation initiatives Visibility: Partner directly with executives and influence workforce and investment decisions

Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Analytics
• Serve as the strategic lead for Talent Acquisition analytics and workforce planning, driving visibility, rigor, and alignment across the hiring lifecycle
• Partner with Talent Leadership and Finance to translate business strategy into data-driven hiring plans aligned to budget, headcount, and organizational priorities
• Own the development and evolution of executive dashboards and reporting frameworks, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership
• Lead quarterly hiring forecast cycles, incorporating business growth projections, attrition trends, and market dynamics
• Build and manage advanced capacity and financial models to optimize recruiter productivity and align hiring with budget performance
• Dashboards & Executive Reporting
• Design and deliver executive-level dashboards that provide real-time visibility into hiring performance, funnel health, and operational efficiency
• Establish standardized reporting frameworks and data governance to ensure consistency and accuracy across TA
• Synthesize complex data into clear, compelling insights for executive stakeholders
• Recruiter Enablement & Stakeholder Training
• Lead recruiter enablement strategy, including onboarding programs, capability-building initiatives, and ongoing training
• Develop and deliver stakeholder training and communication plans to improve hiring manager effectiveness and alignment
• Drive adoption of tools, processes, and best practices across the TA organization
• Transformation Readiness & Training
• Lead Talent Acquisition transformation initiatives, ensuring readiness across people, process, and technology
• Develop and execute transformation training programs to support adoption and minimize disruption
• Partner cross-functionally to embed change management and ensure sustained impact
• TA PMO, Governance & Portfolio Management
• Establish and lead TA PMO and governance frameworks to drive prioritization, execution, and accountability
• Own the annual Talent Operations roadmap, aligning initiatives to strategic priorities
• Lead intake and portfolio triage processes, ensuring resources are focused on highest-impact work
• Oversee initiative governance, tracking, and reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Provide regular stakeholder reporting and executive updates on progress, risks, and outcomes
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Champion continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition by identifying operational gaps and implementing scalable solutions
• Drive process excellence through lifecycle mapping, policy optimization, and SLA management
• Strengthen data integrity, systems governance, and cross-functional alignment across TA
• What You Bring to the Team
• 8-12+ years of experience in Talent Operations, Program Management, Workforce Planning, People Analytics, or related fields
• Experience leading teams and/or large-scale, cross-functional programs
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills (Excel/Sheets; BI tools like Table

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