Sr Manager - QA Automation

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
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People.  Proofpoint.

Job Description QA Senior Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and driven QA Senior Manager to lead and expand our Quality Assurance team. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, aligning QA efforts with company strategy, and serving as the primary liaison between India and US in Sunnyvale.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Growth

Recruit and onboard, and develop a high-performing QA team

Foster a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Mentor QA engineers and support their professional development

Operational Management

Oversee day-to-day QA operations, ensuring efficient test planning and execution Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices

Ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases

Stakeholder Communication

Provide weekly status reports to HQ in US, including progress, risks, and key metrics

Act as the primary point of contact for on-site QA engineers, addressing concerns and enabling success

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership teams

Strategic Alignment

Ensure QA activities and deliverables are aligned with company roadmap and top management priorities

Identify risks early and proactively propose mitigation strategies

Contribute to release planning and quality strategy at a global level

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role

Proven experience building and scaling QA teams

Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and automation frameworks Experience working in a distributed/global environment

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones Strong organizational and reporting skills

Preferred Skills

Experience working with HQ or stakeholders in the US

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies Background in both manual and automated testing strategies

Ability to balance hands-on involvement with strategic leadership

Why Proofpoint
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 a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint

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!