Datadog provides cloud-scale monitoring and security for metrics, traces and logs in one unified platform.
Principal Partner Manager – Technology Alliances
Location
California + 4 moreAll locations: California | New York | Massachusetts | Texas | Washington
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$195K - $286K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Partner Manager – Technology Alliances
Datadog
• Own & scale strategic ISV GTM partnerships: lead Datadog’s GTM strategy with the ISV partners, managing key partner alliance and field relationships. • Product team alignment: work closely with Datadog Product on their co-build / co-innovation priorities and then own driving revenue for net new solutions, helping them land successfully in the sales field. • Build and drive the GTM plan. Work closely with Datadog Channels & Alliances team members globally to drive an effective global but local plan. • Drive Revenue Growth: Identify and execute joint business opportunities, including Power of 3 campaigns with reseller/SI partners. • Ensure Datadog fully leverages ISV GTM partner programs and GTM funding opportunities. • Create new routes to market, including joint product listings on Cloud Marketplaces. • Develop Sales Playbooks and messaging with internal Product and Marketing teams. • Field & Partner Enablement: Train and support Datadog’s global Channels & Alliances and field sales teams on partnership benefits, co-sell motions, and offerings. • Measure & Optimize: track partnership GTM performance using key metrics (pipeline, revenue, incentives), present to leadership regularly, and continuously refine strategy to maximize impact.
Job Requirements
- Experienced in 10+ years of partner-facing business development, strategic alliances, or channel sales at a software as a service or cloud organization.
- Experience in global role, working with local internal teams
- Skilled in driving sales, partner sourced and partner influenced opportunities.
- Experienced in working with Product organizations in complex technology areas (ie AI, security).
- Able to quickly understand technical concepts and explain them to others verbally and in writing.
- Experience working with Technology, Cloud, and/or ISV Alliances a plus.
Benefits
- High income earning opportunities based on performance
- New hire stock equity (RSU) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
- Intra-departmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
- An inclusive company culture, opportunity to join our Community Guilds
- Generous global benefits
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