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