Senior Event Marketing Manager (EMEA Summits)

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Who You Are:

• 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

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
• Employee-focused best in class onboarding
• Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
• 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.

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