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

The Role

Proofpoint is seeking a Learning & Development Program Manager (12-month contract) to lead and evolve our global onboarding experience and support key development initiatives across the organization.

This role owns global onboarding end-to-end, ensuring a consistent, high-quality new hire experience across AMER, EMEA, and APJ. In addition, this role will lead and operationalize select L&D programs aligned to business priorities, helping strengthen development infrastructure, governance, and employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong program ownership, facilitation experience, and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-moving environment.

Due to the global nature of this role, flexibility in working hours is required, including supporting AMER hours a few days per week to enable live facilitation and stakeholder coordination.

Your Day-to-Day

Global Onboarding – End-to-End Ownership

Own the global onboarding program execution and continuous improvement across all regions.

Facilitate live onboarding sessions for AMER, EMEA, and APJ to ensure consistency in content, experience, and messaging.

Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Coordinators, IT, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to ensure onboarding processes run smoothly from pre-boarding through first weeks.

Manage onboarding communications, session logistics, and new hire follow-up.

Serve as the primary point of contact for onboarding-related questions and ensure timely resolution of issues.

Maintain and evolve onboarding content, SharePoint resources, and supporting materials to reflect current processes and priorities.

Monitor onboarding effectiveness through feedback and metrics, identifying opportunities to streamline and strengthen the experience globally.

Drive a consistent onboarding standard while allowing flexibility for regional and functional needs.

Additional Program Ownership & L&D Initiatives

Own governance and administration of external learning budget

Oversee structured development programs, such as mentoring initiatives, including program framework, mentor sourcing, participant matching (including intern matching where applicable), communications, and ongoing program oversight.

Developing marketing materials and internal communications to drive awareness, participation, and engagement across programs.

Actively use AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance learning content and program delivery.

Establishing clear processes, metrics, and feedback loops to measure program effectiveness and continuously improve delivery and scalability.
The scope of these initiatives may evolve based on organizational needs.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, or Program Management.

Demonstrated experience owning and scaling global programs with multiple stakeholders.

Strong facilitation skills with experience delivering engaging sessions to diverse, global audiences.

Experience managing cross-functional processes across HR, Recruiting, IT, and business teams.

Comfort working in Workday or similar HR systems.

Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.

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:

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 accessibility@proofpoint.com.

How to Apply

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

Learning & Development Program Manager (12-Month Contract)

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