Strategic Partner Manager
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
Corporate Overview
In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.
And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to
About The Team
The Strategic Partner Manager is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for managing and optimizing operational performance across Proofpoint’s third-party Technical Customer Support vendor partners. This role ensures that vendor activities are aligned with business priorities, drives operational improvements, and amplifies the effectiveness of our global support ecosystem.
as a Strategic Partner Manager
Acting as a key strategic advisor to the Director, Vendor Management, this role requires strong analytical skills, operational depth, and the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external vendor leaders—without direct people management.
Your day-to-day
Vendor Strategy & Relationship Management
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future .
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
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!
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
Corporate Overview
In today’s cyber threat landscape, protection starts with people. At Proofpoint, that simple truth fuels our passion for protecting users, the data they create, and the systems they rely on from a uniquely people-centric perspective.
And we’re just as passionate about finding the right people to help us in that mission. When you join Proofpoint, you’re helping to
- Build and enhance our proven security platform
- Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud environment
- Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
- Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges
About The Team
The Strategic Partner Manager is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for managing and optimizing operational performance across Proofpoint’s third-party Technical Customer Support vendor partners. This role ensures that vendor activities are aligned with business priorities, drives operational improvements, and amplifies the effectiveness of our global support ecosystem.
as a Strategic Partner Manager
Acting as a key strategic advisor to the Director, Vendor Management, this role requires strong analytical skills, operational depth, and the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external vendor leaders—without direct people management.
Your day-to-day
Vendor Strategy & Relationship Management
- Partner closely with vendor leadership to ensure alignment with Proofpoint’s goals, support strategy, and customer experience standards.
- Serve as a strategic liaison between internal teams and vendor partners to drive transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor contract adherence and identify opportunities to optimize vendor services.
- Evaluate vendor performance across KPIs, SLAs, quality metrics, and productivity benchmarks.
- Identify operational gaps, propose structured improvement plans, and track progress through completion.
- Support readiness for product changes, workflow modifications, and major program rollouts.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Customer Success, Support Operations, and internal Support teams to ensure vendor alignment with business needs.
- Represent the vendor organization in cross-functional meetings, project discussions, and operational reviews.
- Communicate vendor impact, risks, and opportunities clearly to senior leadership.
- Lead vendor-related initiatives and process improvement programs—driving structure, documentation, and execution.
- Maintain operational playbooks, escalation guides, SOPs, and readiness materials.
- Partner with training and quality teams to ensure consistent vendor skill development.
- Analyze vendor data to identify performance trends, root causes, capacity issues, and customer-impacting concerns.
- Build dashboards, scorecards, and executive-level summaries to highlight insights and drive decision-making.
- Provide recommendations based on data—focusing on efficiency, quality, and customer experience.
- Support vendor escalations, incident management, and service disruptions.
- Partner with stakeholders to drive cross-functional resolution and long-term corrective action.
- Track recurring issues and propose systemic solutions.
- Support the Director in defining vendor strategy, long-term operational planning, and organizational alignment.
- Assess vendor capabilities and recommend changes to staffing models, resourcing, or support coverage
- 10+ years of experience in Technical Support, Vendor Management, Customer Support Operations, or related fields.
- Strong background in global support environments or outsourced/BPO operations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical skills with experience in metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor messaging for executive audiences.
- Experience managing complex projects or programs with cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
- Experience in SaaS, cybersecurity, or technical support environments.
- Familiarity with workforce planning, vendor capacity modeling, or support forecasting.
- Background in business process optimization or operational strategy.
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We’re a customer-focused and driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products—and many exciting reasons to join our team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. We are a diverse, multinational company with opportunities in all functions, and leaders that welcome candidates from all walks of life. Apply today and explore your future .
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 [email protected].
How To Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
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