Corporate Development Lead - Remote

Posted 11 weeks ago

Product Strategy

Cross-functional Collaboration

Overview

Datadog is seeking an extremely talented professional to drive product strategy, source, manage, and execute acquisitions, source venture investments, and help run the “Datadog for Startups” program. You will be a key partner to Datadog’s founders and startup founders and highly visible at the most senior levels of Datadog. The group reports directly to the CEO.

In Short

Develop a deep understanding of Datadog’s products and potential new markets for further expansion
Identify opportunities for M&A and Datadog Ventures through direct engagement with senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists
Work closely with senior product and engineering leaders to assess potential acquisitions and investments
Partner with business and product teams to comprehensively assess expansion opportunities and build internal and external consensus
Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
Identify value creation opportunities and risks in potential transactions
Bring transactions over the finish line
Engage with the startup community, early-stage VCs, and key internal stakeholders to help build the Datadog for Startups program
Play a critical role in negotiating large, highly-complex partnerships with the major cloud hyperscalers
Work with cross-functional groups within Datadog, including Product, Operations, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Accounting teams

Requirements

Demonstrated technical knowledge via either work experience (as a software engineer/product manager/VC/etc.) or through a Computer Science (or equivalent) degree, is required.
Some experience in financial modeling, forecasting, analysis, and financial reporting.
Capable of building and maintaining a network of relationships to facilitate deal flow
Self-starter who excels in technically-demanding, fast-paced, and fluid environments
Ability to prioritize multiple stakeholders and projects with limited resources