The Datadog Global Events Team is hiring a Senior Event Marketing Manager to lead customer Summits across the EMEA region. This position will be based in New York and report to the Summit Series Group Manager based in the US. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of event operations and marketing experience and is comfortable managing multiple international events in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. International travel within EMEA is required and will be approximately 40% for this role.
This lead planner position will own several Summits across EMEA, including key markets such as the UK, France, and Germany, and will play a critical role in growing the Summit series year over year in both established and emerging markets. We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills who can lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-impact events. Previous experience working within these regions is preferred.
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:
- Lead planning and execution of customer Summits across EMEA, managing logistics, vendors, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration
- Develop and implement scalable project management templates and workflows to support regional event planning
- Host weekly stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment across marketing, brand, events, comms, and other key teams
- Own and maintain internal communication channels such as project pages, update decks, dashboards, and Confluence sites
- Collaborate on integrated communication strategies including promotional emails, social media, and customer messaging
- Analyze event performance and marketing campaign results to optimize future events
- Event marketer with 6–8 years of experience delivering international B2B programs (tech industry preferred)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver events in EMEA markets; prior experience in the UK, France, Germany, or broader EMEA region preferred
- Strong vendor and agency management skills, with a track record of successful onsite execution
- Organized, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple projects independently
- Curious, results-oriented, and comfortable navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Proactive problem solver with a willingness to take on a wide range of tasks
Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits and Growth:
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.
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Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
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