Principal Analyst Relations Manager

About the role

The Analyst Relations Principal will lead strategic engagement with industry analysts across observability, AI, and adjacent cloud technologies. The role involves translating complex technical capabilities into compelling narratives and bringing analyst insights back into the business to inform strategy and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the global analyst relations strategy across Datadog’s observability and AI portfolio
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key analysts across firms such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC
• Partner with Product Management and Product Marketing to craft clear, differentiated narratives aligned to market trends
• Lead strategy, preparation and execution of analyst evaluations and research cycles, ensuring high-quality submissions
• Prepare senior leaders for analyst briefings with structured messaging and executive-ready materials
• Synthesize analyst insights into actionable recommendations for product strategy and go-to-market alignment

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Analyst Relations, Product Marketing, or a related role within the technology industry
• Proven experience building and scaling analyst engagement programs tied to business objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Strong executive presence with experience working with and advising senior executives in high-visibility external engagements
• Highest level of organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional teams including Product Management and Marketing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience with industry analyst firms and their methodologies
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level executives
• Excellent project management and organizational skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

Benefits

Generous and competitive global and US benefits, new hire stock equity (RSUs), employee stock purchase plan, continuous career development and growth opportunities, product training, internal mentorship and cross-functional learning opportunities, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.