Executive Business Partner

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.

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

Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid office model).

At Proofpoint, we have a passion for protecting people, data, and brands from today’s advanced threats and compliance risks. We hire the best people in the business to

• Build and enhance our proven security platform
• Blend innovation and speed in a constantly evolving cloud architecture
• Analyze new threats and offer deep insight through data-driven intel
• Collaborate with customers to help solve their toughest security challenges

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Business Partner to be a trusted partner for a EVP, Threat Protection Group. As Executive Business Partner, you'll work at the highest level of the organization, managing complex operations, building relationships across internal stakeholders and providing critical support in our fast-paced environment.

Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid office model).

• Executive Partnership:
  Operate as a trusted partner to the EVP, Threat Protection—anticipating needs, streamlining priorities and protecting the EVP’s time and energy.
• Calendar Management:
  Own and optimize a complex and dynamic calendar, prioritizing meetings and engagements with speed, precision and discretion.
• Work closely with the Chief Business Officer /Head of Operational Strategy to organize and facilitate key business meetings and initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Act as the connective tissue between the EVP and teams across the organization, helping to align communication and track key initiatives.
• High-Level Stakeholder Engagement:
  Coordinate communications with key stakeholders.
• Project and Event Oversight:
  Support high-impact projects and events on behalf of the EVP, with appropriate follow-up communication.
• Triage and Prioritization:
  Serve as a gatekeeper and problem solver, helping the EVP triage urgent issues and respond to time-sensitive opportunities.
• Confidentiality and Discretion:
  Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism at all times, including maintenance of records, files and confidential information.
• Travel and Logistics:
  Manage complex domestic and international travel, including itineraries, and be flexible on hours to support global travel.
• Expense and Budget Management:
  Manage accurate expense reporting, vendor relationships and procurement efforts as needed.
• Operational Support:
  Anticipating the EVP needs, streamlining workflows, and identifying opportunities for improvement leveraging technology tools such as CoPilot.
• Conflict resolution:
  Prioritize conflicting needs while handling matters expeditiously with proactive follow-through.
• Relationship Management:
  Build strong relationships to establish and maintain credibility, trust, and confidence with staff and peers.

• 7+ years of Executive Experience, with at least 3+ years directly supporting a C-suite leader, preferably at a high-growth or fast-paced technology company.
• Proven ability to build strong, confidential relationships with leadership.
• Proactive problem solver—you don't wait for instructions but rather anticipate, act and adapt.
• Ability to manage ambiguity with confidence, along with staying calm under pressure.
• Self-starter with the ability to influence without authority. You naturally take initiative and…