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Head of Executive Search, Business Recruiting

Datadog New York, NY

New York, NY

1d ago

$173k - $230k/yr Full time Apac Executive Assessment Executive Search

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Job Description

Datadog is seeking a Head of Executive Search, Business Recruiting to build and lead a centralized executive search function supporting global leadership hiring. This hybrid role in New York, NY focuses on end-to-end search strategy and execution across sales, marketing, technical solutions, and G&A, while partnering closely with senior leaders to improve hiring outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Own the end-to-end strategy and execution for Senior Director, VP, and SVP searches, with a dotted line to APAC
Lead highly confidential searches from start to finish, stepping into execution responsibilities when needed
Build and lead a specialized executive search team, including defining operating rhythms and performance expectations
Establish and operationalize a standardized leadership hiring playbook, covering executive assessment frameworks, confidentiality protocols, and stakeholder governance
Partner directly with C-suite and VP/SVP stakeholders to drive alignment, calibration, and high-quality hiring decisions
Develop proactive, long-term pipelines for critical leadership roles while generating market intelligence to inform talent and organizational strategy
Define and execute an agency engagement and executive candidate closing strategy to reduce external spend and deliver a high-touch candidate experience

What you’ll bring

Experience leading executive search with a track record delivering Senior Director+ hires in complex, global organizations
Ability to build and scale teams, set clear standards, and drive 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

Location and salary

Location: New York, NY (hybrid)
Salary: USD 173,000 to 230,000 per year

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

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