Director, Product Marketing (Security)

Datadog is the industry leader in observability and security. Security is a strategic focus of the company and we have a full suite of cloud security, application security, and SIEM products to deliver business value and secure 6,000+ customer environments.
We are looking for a self-starting, team-orientated, and passionate Director of Product Marketing to lead a team of security focused product marketers. This leader will oversee the go-to-market strategy for new products and solutions for security, including developing differentiated messaging, content creation, sales enablement, external campaigns, case studies, analyst relations and more. This is a highly cross-functional role, working with Product, Sales, and Marketing to align on priorities and lead a team to execute.
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:

• Recruit, scale, coach and mentor the Product Marketing team responsible for Security solutions of Datadog
• Direct the high-level competitive positioning and messaging of both new and existing (but rapidly evolving) products for different users, segments and buyers
• Use your security background and understanding of our space to train product marketers to define compelling value propositions and conduct market research
• Oversee the creation of new courses and, maintain and optimize internal learning curriculum and tools for the go-to-market teams
• Set the direction for innovative product launches and other go-to-market strategies that produce effective content such as blogs, case studies, guides and video testimonials
• Continuously improve product marketing processes and help establish best practices for working across campaigns, creative, and sales enablement
• Partner with a number of different PM stakeholders to set a strategy and priorities for the team.

Who You Are:

• An experienced security professional with 12+ years of relevant experience with the cloud security, application security, SIEM or related field
• A strong people manager with 3+ years of managing product marketing teams
• Able to tell compelling stories across multiple buyers and personas with unique buying motions.
• An exceptional writer with prior experience in producing written content
• A coach who loves to mentor and develop employees
• A strong presenter with an ability to command an audience

Bonus Points:

• MBA or an advanced CS degree
• Prior experience in monitoring, using Datadog or a similar product
• You are highly technical or have a working knowledge of any programming languages
• You've had professional experience in development, product management, sales engineering or another technical role

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
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• 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.
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.
The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:
$235,000 - $320,000 USD
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.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
Datadog is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and more. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
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