GTM Strategy/Operations Associate - New York

Datadog
New York, NY
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Datadog filed 2 H-1B positions titled "GTM Strategy and Operations Senior Associate". Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in GTM strategy or operations within high-tech or SaaS environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in GTM functions and sales strategy in high-tech or SaaS environments
    — “Prior work with GTM functions / growth strategy initiatives”
  • Individuals who thrive in hybrid work models and are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration
    — “We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them”
  • Professionals with a background in management consulting, investment banking, or equivalent analytical roles
    — “leveraging diverse business backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, business development, and tech”

Things to consider

  • The role requires direct interaction with senior leaders, which may demand strong confidence and initiative
    — “we work directly with Datadog’s most senior leaders”
  • Compensation may include variable components, so expectations should be flexible
    — “may include variable compensation”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration in your resume and interview responses
    — “execute high-impact initiatives that drive growth and improve sales productivity”
  • Demonstrate your ability to surface insights from both qualitative and quantitative data
    — “proven ability to proactively develop actionable recommendations and process improvements from qualitative and quantitative data”
  • Showcase your ownership of project workstreams and ability to coordinate stakeholders
    — “own project workstreams, supporting problem-solving, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring execution against timelines”
  • Emphasize your experience with BI tools like Tableau or Metabase in your application materials
    — “Experience with BI Tools (Tableau, Metabase, etc) or a willingness to learn on the job”
  • Demonstrate your ability to support sales leadership in executing key operating rhythms
    — “Support sales leadership in executing critical operating rhythms (e.g., QBRs, forecast reviews, leadership updates)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • supporting strategic and operational challenges
  • designing and executing regional programs
  • driving critical annual planning activities
  • executing high-impact initiatives
Typical background
2-4 years in sales strategy & operationsstrong analytical problem-solving skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales Strategy & OperationsManagement ConsultingInvestment BankingBI ToolsSaasGTM Functions

Preferred

High-tech Industry Experience

Stack & domain

Sales Strategy & OperationsManagement ConsultingInvestment BankingEquity ResearchBI Tools (tableau, Metabase, Etc.)SaasHigh-tech CompanyGTM FunctionsGrowth Strategy InitiativesAnalytical Problem-solvingAttention To DetailOwnershipDriving And Measuring OutcomesProactive Development Of Actionable RecommendationsProcess ImprovementsVerbal And Written CommunicationPresenting To Senior StakeholdersHands-on ApproachPivot Between Strategy And Operational DetailEnterprise SegmentAmericas RegionSales Force EffectivenessStrategic InitiativesGo-to-market TeamsAnnual Planning ActivitiesComplex Operational QuestionsStakeholder SupportKPI ManagementProcess Optimization

About the role

Original posting from Datadog

The GTM Strategy & Operations Associate will join a global team driving Datadog’s next phase of growth. We’re interdisciplinary thinkers leveraging diverse business backgrounds in management consulting, investment banking, business development, and tech to accelerate Datadog’s global growth. We work directly with Datadog’s most senior leaders to set strategy, improve efficiency across the business, support data-driven decision-making, own complex operations, and more. 

In this role, you will serve as the strategic partner for our Enterprise segment in the Americas region, identifying opportunities for revenue growth & sales force effectiveness, spearheading strategic initiatives across our go-to-market teams, and driving critical annual planning activities. This role offers the chance to make an immediate and significant impact as we continue to expand our Americas footprint.

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:

Support the Enterprise Strategy & Operations team in addressing strategic and operational challenges faced by the Americas Enterprise sales leadership

Partner with senior team members to analyze key business areas and surface insights that inform decision-making

Support the design and execution of regional programs, including headcount planning, territory design, pipeline reviews, and business performance tracking

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Channels & Alliances, Marketing, and Customer Success to execute high-impact initiatives that drive growth and improve sales productivity

Support sales leadership in executing critical operating rhythms (e.g., QBRs, forecast reviews, leadership updates)

Drive day-to-day operational processes, including stakeholder support, KPI management, and process optimization

Own project workstreams, supporting problem-solving, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring execution against timelines

Take a hands-on approach to both analysis and execution, pivoting between strategy and operational detail as needed

Who You Are:

At least 2 - 4 years in sales strategy & operations, management consulting, investment banking / equity research, or equivalent

Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to model complex operational questions and a high attention to detail

Strong sense of ownership, with a track record of driving and measuring outcomes across functions such as customer success, sales, marketing, and technical solutions

Proven ability to proactively develop actionable recommendations and process improvements from qualitative and quantitative data

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience presenting to senior stakeholders

Experience with BI Tools (Tableau, Metabase, etc) or a willingness to learn on the job

Experience working in SaaS or high-tech company 

Prior work with GTM functions / growth strategy initiatives Comment end  

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:

Continuous training and career growth

New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan

Generous and competitive US benefits

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.

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:$100,000—$133,000 USD

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. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

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. 

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