Sr. Manager, QA Engineering

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
 

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

Your day-to-day

• Team Leadership & Growth

• Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing QA team based in Athens

• 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 Sunnyvale, 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

What you bring to the team

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones

• Detail oriented 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

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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!