Senior Event Marketing Manager - Conferences & Global Events

Datadog•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Datadog’s Global Events Team is seeking a Senior Manager, Conferences to lead critical workstreams for DASH, our flagship global conference, and support execution across our global Summits program. Reporting to the Group Manager, DASH, you will own and execute a key event pillar—such as Expo Hall, Brand & Signage, Session Operations, Ancillary Events, or Food & Beverage—from strategy through onsite delivery. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration and operational rigor. It’s an opportunity to drive high-impact, large-scale event experiences while building scalable processes that elevate Datadog’s global events portfolio. 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.

Requirements

6–8+ years of experience in event marketing, conference production, or event operations, preferably in B2B or technology environments
Proven ability to own and execute major components of large-scale (5,000+ attendees) events or conferences
Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and priorities
Experienced in vendor and agency management, including complex logistical coordination
Detail-oriented and execution-focused, with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
Comfortable working independently while contributing to broader team goals

Nice To Haves

international event experience or CMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Own core operational workstreams for DASH and support its adaptation across global Summits, ensuring consistency with regional flexibility
Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and run-of-show documentation to deliver high-quality execution
Lead cross-functional collaboration with teams including product marketing, brand, communications, sales, and field marketing
Manage budgets and contracts, vendors, and agencies, ensuring cost efficiency and seamless delivery of all logistical components
Oversee onsite execution, troubleshoot real-time challenges, and ensure a cohesive and engaging attendee experience
Define success metrics, analyze performance, and deliver post-event insights to improve and scale future programs