Senior Technical Product Marketing Manager

About the role

Datadog is on the lookout for a key individual to join our security product marketing team, focusing on the go-to-market strategies for our growing security offerings. This position will serve as a vital link between intricate technical features and their business implications, working closely with product, sales, and enablement teams to craft persuasive narratives that resonate with our audience.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement comprehensive technical marketing strategies for the security product line, guiding initiatives from initial product launches through to widespread adoption.
• Collaborate with product teams, sales engineers, and enablement personnel to establish clear messaging, influence product roadmaps, and create cohesive solution narratives that highlight the value of our offerings.
• Develop a variety of sales materials, including battlecards, competitive analysis workshops, investigation workflows, and guides for handling objections effectively.
• Conduct market analysis to inform competitive strategies, ensuring Datadog's position is strong within the cloud-native security landscape.
• Act as a technical expert, providing mentorship to field teams, reviewing marketing content, and shaping internal strategies to enhance our market presence.
• Serve as a representative for Datadog in various forums, including webinars, customer briefings, and industry conferences, effectively communicating our value proposition.
• Engage with customers to gather feedback and insights, which will inform product enhancements and marketing strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to adapt marketing strategies and maintain a competitive edge in the security domain.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in roles such as product management, technical product marketing, solutions engineering, or developer relations, specifically within the security or cloud sectors.
• Proven technical knowledge in at least one area, including cloud-native infrastructure (like Kubernetes), security operations, threat detection, incident response, compliance, or data privacy.
• A portfolio showcasing your ability to create technical content, which may include demos, training materials, diagrams, or technical blogs that illustrate your expertise.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences and influence cross-functional go-to-market strategies effectively.
• A strategic mindset focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving business impact through your marketing initiatives.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with product development and sales strategies.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and frameworks.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment, demonstrating agility and adaptability.
• Knowledge of customer engagement strategies and techniques to enhance user experience.
• Previous experience in leading product launches and go-to-market campaigns within the tech industry.

Skills & tools

• Proficiency in cloud-native infrastructure, particularly Kubernetes.
• Expertise in threat detection and incident response methodologies.
• Understanding of security operations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to create compelling technical content, including demos and diagrams for enablement purposes.
• Experience in developing cross-functional strategies that drive organizational goals.

Practical notes

• The compensation package includes a competitive salary, performance-based variable pay, and stock options (RSUs) for new hires.
• Comprehensive benefits are offered, including a 401(k) plan with company matching, healthcare coverage, dental insurance, parental leave, mental health resources, fitness reimbursement, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Datadog is committed to fostering continuous career development, offering mentorship opportunities and robust onboarding support for new employees.
• Requisition ID for this position is R18123.

This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading tech company while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about security and product marketing, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team at Datadog.

About the company

Datadog is a monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Founded by Olivier Pomel and Alexis Lê-Quôc in 2010, Datadog provides infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, log management, and security monitoring. The company went public on NASDAQ in September 2019.