Head of Executive Search, Business Recruiting

Datadog is hiring a Head of Executive Search, Business Recruiting to build and lead a centralized executive search function supporting global leadership hiring.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for Senior Director, VP, and SVP searches, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to APAC
• Run highly confidential searches from intake through decision, stepping in for execution responsibilities when needed
• Build and lead a specialized executive search team, including defining operating rhythms and performance expectations
• Create and operationalize a standardized leadership hiring playbook, including:
  • Executive assessment frameworks
  • Confidentiality protocols
  • Stakeholder governance
• Partner directly with C-suite, VP, and SVP stakeholders to drive alignment, calibration, and high-quality hiring decisions
• Develop proactive, long-term pipelines for critical leadership roles while producing market intelligence to inform talent and organizational strategy
• Define and execute an agency engagement and executive candidate closing strategy to reduce external spend and provide a high-touch candidate experience

Requirements

• Experienced executive search leader with a track record of delivering Senior Director+ hires in complex, global organizations
• Proven ability to build and scale teams, with skill in setting clear standards and driving consistent execution
• Trusted executive partner with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and navigate complex decision-making
• Expertise in executive assessment, market mapping, and proactive pipeline development
• Data-driven approach using metrics and insights to improve hiring outcomes and inform strategy
• High-integrity operator with experience managing confidential and sensitive searches

Benefits

• Opportunity to build and scale a global executive search function from the ground up
• High visibility role partnering with executive leadership on critical hiring decisions
• Ability to shape leadership hiring strategy and influence organizational growth
• Professional development through complex, high-impact search engagements
• Collaborative, cross-functional work environment
• Exposure to global markets and leadership talent ecosystems
• Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog

Location: New York, NY (hybrid)

Compensation: USD 173,000 - 230,000 per yearly