Datadog is seeking a highly strategic and data‑driven Senior Group Manager, Field Operations & Marketing Analytics to lead our global Field Operations and Marketing Analytics functions. This role sits at the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy: responsible for equipping Field Marketing and broader Marketing teams with actionable insights, scalable analytics, and operational excellence to drive pipeline growth and measurable business outcomes. You will lead a global team spanning regional Field Operations (NAMER/LATAM, EMEA, APJ) and Marketing Analytics, partnering closely with Field Marketing leadership, GTMOps, Sales, and Finance. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a data‑rich environment: combining analytics, operations, and team leadership to drive smarter marketing decisions and measurable business growth. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture – the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work‑life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
- Field Operations Leadership
- Lead and develop a team of regional Field Operations Managers supporting global Field Marketing.
- Drive global strategy for Field Operations, including reporting frameworks, KPI standardization, and process optimization.
- Deliver actionable insights to improve program performance, pipeline generation, and regional effectiveness.
- Identify and scale best practices across regions to maximize global impact.
- Implement automation and scalable processes to improve efficiency and execution.
- Marketing Analytics Ownership
- Own and lead the global Marketing Analytics function, including roadmap, priorities, and resource planning.
- Build and manage a high‑performing analytics team responsible for measuring and communicating marketing impact.
- Ensure a robust, scalable marketing data infrastructure in partnership with GTMOps and data teams.
- Develop measurement frameworks across channels, campaigns, and regions to evaluate performance and ROI.
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform marketing strategy and executive decision‑making.
- Data Strategy & Cross‑Functional Partnership
- Serve as a strategic partner to Marketing, Sales, Finance, and GTMOps leadership.
- Align on forecasting, pipeline attribution, performance metrics, and business planning.
- Drive data consistency, governance, and standardization across systems and teams.
- Influence marketing strategy through data‑backed recommendations and insights.
Who you are:
- 10+ years of experience in Marketing Analytics, Marketing/Revenue Operations, or related fields.
- 5+ years of people management experience, including leading both analytics and operational teams.
- Deep expertise in marketing analytics, data modeling, and performance measurement.
- Strong analytical and technical skills with experience with SQL and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and marketing data ecosystems.
- Proven ability to translate complex data into executive‑level insights and strategic recommendations.
- Experience operating in a global SaaS or B2B technology environment.
- Strong cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
