Partner Enablement Manager

Datadog
Sydney, AU
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level professionals with partner enablement experience in SaaS/technology sectors, comfortable with APAC regional travel and cross-cultural collaboration.

Best fit for

  • SaaS professionals with hands-on experience in partner onboarding and activation.
    — “Experience with partner onboarding, activation, or success programs.
  • APAC-focused enablement managers comfortable with frequent regional travel.
    — “Travel across the region to deliver training, workshops, and partner events.

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work arrangement requires balancing office presence with remote flexibility.
    — “We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

How to stand out

  • Quantify past enablement program impact with metrics like partner activation rates.
    — “Track readiness, participation, and activation metrics.
  • Showcase APAC-specific adaptations you've made to global programs.
    — “Adapt global enablement content and programs for regional needs.
  • Highlight experience with LMS platforms beyond just basic usage.
    — “Familiarity with LMS, certification, or enablement platforms.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Execute partner enablement programs across APAC
  • Deliver onboarding experiences that accelerate partner productivity
  • Roll out training, certifications, workshops, webinars, and enablement initiatives
Typical background
4+ years of experience in partner enablement, sales enablement, channel programs, training, or related SaaS/technology roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Partner EnablementSales EnablementChannel ProgramsTrainingProject ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Saas/technology RolesAPAC Market Knowledge

Stack & domain

LmsCertificationEnablement PlatformsFacilitationPresentationCommunicationProject ManagementSaasCloudObservabilityInfrastructure Technologies

About the role

Original posting from Datadog

Datadog is seeking a Partner Enablement Manager to drive onboarding, activation, and enablement across our APAC partner ecosystem. Working closely with Partner Sales Managers, partner organizations, and the Global Partner Enablement team, you'll help partners build the skills and knowledge needed to successfully position, sell, and support Datadog.

Reports to: Manager, Global Partner Programs, Channels & Alliances.

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

Execute partner enablement programs across APAC.

Deliver onboarding experiences that accelerate partner productivity.

Roll out training, certifications, workshops, webinars, and enablement initiatives.

Partner with Partner Sales Managers to identify and activate high-potential partners.

Adapt global enablement content and programs for regional needs.

Gather partner feedback and recommend program improvements.

Track readiness, participation, and activation metrics.

Serve as a trusted enablement resource for partners across APAC.

Travel across the region to deliver training, workshops, and partner events.

Who You Are:

4+ years of experience in partner enablement, sales enablement, channel programs, training, or related SaaS/technology roles.

Experience working with channel, alliance, reseller, MSP, cloud, or technology partners.

Experience with partner onboarding, activation, or success programs.

Familiarity with LMS, certification, or enablement platforms.

Experience working across APAC markets and cultures.

Background in SaaS, cloud, observability, or infrastructure technologies.

Knowledge of partner recruitment, segmentation, or consumption-based business models.

Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and project management skills.

Experience developing or delivering onboarding, training, certification, or enablement programs.

Data-driven, organized, and skilled at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Passionate about helping partners grow and succeed.

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 Sales training and career growth

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

Generous and competitive global and 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.

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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.

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