We are Datadog's in-house product experts. The technical solutions team enables Datadog's worldwide growth by educating potential clients and ensuring that existing customers are happy and successful. A Director of Technical Account Management will lead the TAM team to provide hands‑on technical services to our largest customers by supporting, adopting and providing guidance over the comprehensive suite of products and features available at Datadog. The TAM team is held in high regard as experts and trusted advisors for how IT Operations translates to business value.
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.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a team of Technical Account Managers and first line managers, helping to ensure customer success post‑sale.
- Assist recruiting efforts to find and hire top talent within your region. Coach new hires during on‑boarding to ensure proper ramping of skills and capabilities.
- Work closely with the wider Datadog leadership on strategic initiatives as we scale our team globally.
- Implement and enforce processes and procedures necessary to scale a successful global Technical Account Management team.
- Deliver consistent feedback and performance reviews along with collaborating on and executing individual development plans. Help relevant individual contributors grow to leaders as you successfully scale the growing team throughout the region.
- Conduct regular 1:1’s with team members to provide constructive feedback and skills development.
Who You Are
- Someone with 5+ years experience in leading and at least 3+ years leading leaders in a field facing capacity.
- Experienced in successful implementation of process and procedure in a scaling region.
- Professional experience growing account adoption, knowledge and / or expansion in accounts.
- Able to sit up to 4 hours, traveling to and from client sites.
- Able to travel via auto, train or air up to 30% of the time.
- Currently lead a team of technical account managers, solutions architects or equivalent in the field.
Benefits and Growth
- Best‑in‑breed onboarding.
- Generous global benefits.
- Intra‑departmental mentor and buddy program for in‑house networking.
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
- Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
- An inclusive company culture, able to join our Community Guilds and Inclusion Talks.
About Datadog
Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high‑growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence.
Equal Opportunity at Datadog
Datadog 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 other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.
Director, Technical Account Management employer: Datadog
Datadog is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, including stock equity, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a supportive culture that empowers individuals to excel and make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
