Principal Partner Program Manager - Resellers
$197,000—$246,000
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Posted 16 days ago
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$197,000—$246,000
About the role
- Own the Datadog Partner Network solution provider program
- Own the strategy, structure, and roadmap for the Datadog Partner Network's solution provider (reseller) program
- Define and manage program tiers, requirements, and benefits for solution provider partners
- Drive the end-to-end partner lifecycle — recruitment, onboarding, activation, and ongoing performance management — for solution provider partners
- Serve as the Channels & Alliances subject matter expert for partner pricing, commercial frameworks, and deal strategy
- Act as the primary liaison between Channels & Alliances and Deal Desk for partner-related pricing, discounting, incentives, and program requirements
- Advise Partner Sales Managers (PSMs) and partners on program benefits, pricing models, deal structures, and commercial considerations
- Support partner-facing conversations and help partners understand the solution provider program and Datadog's consumption-based pricing model
- Partner with Deal Desk, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Leadership teams to evaluate and operationalize new program elements, partner pricing models, incentives, and commercial programs
- Ensure solution provider program requirements, including partner-specific pricing, are reflected in company-wide processes, policies, systems, and tools
- Develop scalable documentation, playbooks, FAQs, and resources that improve program and pricing consistency across the partner organization
- Create and deliver onboarding and ongoing enablement programs for Partner Sales Managers and partners related to the solution provider program, pricing, deal strategy, and commercial programs
- 8-10 years of experience building and scaling partner programs, with deep expertise in reseller or solution provider-focused programs, within a SaaS or technology company
- Proven experience owning the full partner program lifecycle, including design, recruitment, onboarding, enablement, and performance management
- Experience with partner commercial models, including pricing, incentives, rebates, discounts, and other program constructs
- Direct experience working with Deal Desk or similar functions to support partner pricing, discounting frameworks, approvals, and complex deal structures
- Strong understanding of SaaS pricing models, including experience supporting consumption-based or usage-based businesses
- Experience serving as a trusted advisor on program and commercial strategy for partner-facing teams
- Demonstrated ability to translate program and pricing strategy into scalable processes, tools, and enablement programs
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience owning or contributing to partner program platforms, pricing calculators, quoting systems, CPQ tools, or commercial operations platforms
- Experience building and delivering partner or pricing enablement programs at scale
- Experience supporting global partner organizations and regional sales teams
- Quantitative background in business, economics, finance, mathematics, analytics, engineering, or a related discipline
- Background in SaaS and/or consumption-based software platforms
- Reporting Structure
- This role reports to the Manager, Global Partner Programs, Channels & Alliances.
- 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.
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