Senior Program Manager, Recruiting Solutions

Datadog's Recruiting Solutions team is on a mission to scale and optimize the department through operational efficiencies, best-in-class tooling, analytics, and programs. We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to elevate Datadog's recruitment processes and programs as we prepare for our next wave of growth.
As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for the design, execution, and delivery of policies and programs that drive positive change as we scale. In this technically-focused role, you'll play a pivotal part in enhancing cross-functional collaboration with other technical teams, ensuring our systems and processes align seamlessly with broader company initiatives. You'll work autonomously and cross-functionally with various teams across Datadog to identify and execute programs ranging from process improvements, global training initiatives, and equitable hiring practices to refining referral programs, enhancing candidate experience, and beyond.
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

• Be the end-to-end owner of the design, optimization, and integration of our ATS (Greenhouse) with Workday, ensuring seamless data flow and system efficiency.
• Design and implement automations to ensure recruiting systems remain compliant with legal and organizational standards.
• Own incident management for Recruiting Solutions, serving as the point of contact for identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving system issues in collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and drive opportunities for operational improvements across our recruiting tech stack to help us hire efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct focus groups with users to understand challenges, gather feedback, and develop solutions that improve the user experience and system adoption.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve the recruiting process, including hiring manager training, addressing behavioral and cultural challenges, and leveraging external market insights.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, and communication plans to support the rollout of new initiatives at scale.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve recruiting processes, including hiring manager training, addressing behavioral and cultural challenges, and leveraging market insights.
• Stay informed on recruiting technology trends, evaluate new tools, and make recommendations to enhance Datadog's tech stack.

Who You Are:

• Technically minded, with hands-on experience working with and optimizing ATS systems (preferably Greenhouse) and HRIS platforms (preferably Workday), as well as understanding how data flows between the two.
• Confident in presenting ideas, leading discussions, and influencing stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and adoption of recruiting solutions.
• Passionate about recruiting technology, with a desire to stay informed about industry trends and new tools in the market.
• Highly knowledgeable of recruiting processes, and how recruiting systems and tools can support effective and compliant processes.
• Comfortable working on a globally distributed, multicultural team and navigating cross-functional collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent in your organizational and project management skills, able to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.
• Analytically savvy, with a talent for measuring and improving recruiting processes using data-driven insights.
• An expert multi-tasker, able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and business needs.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with a wide range of people while independently managing projects from inception to completion.
• Humble, thoughtful, and driven by a sense of purpose in helping others 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:

• Generous and competitive benefits package
• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
• Product training to develop an in-depth understanding of our product and space
• Best in breed onboarding
• Internal mentor and buddy program cross-departmentally
• 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:
$130,000 - $180,000 USD
About Datadog:
Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
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