Head of Global Executive Support

What You'll Do

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

Who You Are

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