Senior Event Marketing Manager (EMEA Summits)

Datadog•New York, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Datadog Global Events Team is hiring a Senior Event Marketing Manager to lead customer Summits across the EMEA region. This position will be based in New York and report to the Summit Series Group Manager based in the US. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of event operations and marketing experience and is comfortable managing multiple international events in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. International travel within EMEA is required and will be approximately 40% for this role. This lead planner position will own several Summits across EMEA, including key markets such as the UK, France, and Germany, and will play a critical role in growing the Summit series year over year in both established and emerging markets. We are looking for a candidate with strong project management skills who can lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-impact events. Previous experience working within these regions is preferred. 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

Event marketer with 6–8 years of experience delivering international B2B programs (tech industry preferred)
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver events in EMEA markets; prior experience in the UK, France, Germany, or broader EMEA region preferred
Strong vendor and agency management skills, with a track record of successful onsite execution
Organized, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple projects independently
Curious, results-oriented, and comfortable navigating a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Proactive problem solver with a willingness to take on a wide range of tasks

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of customer Summits across EMEA, managing logistics, vendors, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration
Develop and implement scalable project management templates and workflows to support regional event planning
Host weekly stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment across marketing, brand, events, comms, and other key teams
Own and maintain internal communication channels such as project pages, update decks, dashboards, and Confluence sites
Collaborate on integrated communication strategies including promotional emails, social media, and customer messaging
Analyze event performance and marketing campaign results to optimize future events