Senior Director leading design and execution of performance management and workforce planning at Proofpoint. Partnering with HR and business leaders to drive workforce strategies aligned with business priorities.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and execution of enterprise-wide performance management, people insights, and workforce planning programs
Own the end-to-end performance management lifecycle
Leverage data and insights to drive decision-making
Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Business Leaders to ensure the workforce strategy aligns with business priorities
Lead the Performance Management Center of Excellence (COE) and oversee the implementation of a new enterprise performance management framework
Design, operationalize, and continuously improve mid-year and end-of-year performance cycles
Evolve performance model over time, including peer feedback, continuous feedback mechanisms, and manager coaching enablement
Ensure performance processes are scalable, consistent, and embedded into the rhythm of the business
Drive performance, talent, and workforce processes grounded in data and actionable insights
Translate people data into clear recommendations that inform leadership decisions
Partner with HR Analytics, Finance, and business teams to connect workforce insights to business outcomes
Lead strategic and operational workforce planning across the organization
Align workforce plans with business strategy, financial forecasts, and growth priorities
Develop frameworks and processes that enable leaders to make informed talent and resourcing decisions
Apply AI-enabled tools and approaches to enhance performance management, insights, and planning processes
Promote AI fluency within the team and across HR to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
Act as a strong program manager who drives complex, cross-functional initiatives from design through execution
Requirements
Extensive experience leading performance management, workforce planning, and/or people insights in mature, scaled organizations
Demonstrated success implementing or transforming enterprise performance management systems and processes
Strong program management background with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously
Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and influence senior leaders
Practical experience applying AI or advanced analytics in HR or workforce-related contexts
Comfortable operating with senior executives and influencing across functions
Experience “doing it before” — this role requires pattern recognition, judgment, and execution based on prior success.
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