Head of Global Executive Support

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

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 it asks for · 8

• 12+ years of experience in executive or administrative support, with at least 4+ years in a people management role leading other managers
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale an EA organization
• Deep fluency in executive-level support workflows: complex calendar management, travel logistics, budget oversight, and event execution
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, Workday, Navan, and related enterprise tools; familiarity with tools like Claude, Salesforce, Jira, or similar a plus
• Exceptional judgment and discretion; able to handle sensitive organizational and executive information with the highest level of confidentiality
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to earn trust with C-suite leaders and build alignment across teams
• A systems thinker who proactively identifies inefficiencies and drives solutions without waiting to be asked
• Experience in a high-growth technology company preferred

What the job covers

• Lead and develop a global, multi-level executive assistant team
• Define the long-term vision and operating model for Executive Support at Datadog
• Drive headcount planning, resource allocation, and org design as the company scales
• Develop and maintain policies, playbooks, and documentation that standardize high-quality support across all executive stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce friction across the organization
• Act as an escalation point for complex, high-stakes, or sensitive executive support needs
• Maintain discretion and judgment around confidential information at the highest levels of the organization
• Partner with Finance, Legal, People, and leaders across the business to ensure EA operations align with company-wide policies and systems
• Travel to global offices and company conferences, as needed

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Words the posting leans on

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• administrative2×
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