Compensation Program Manager
Join Datadog as a Compensation Program Manager to develop and scale compensation programs in a hybrid work environment.
Posted by employer 5 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 hour ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
What you'll build
- Develop and execute scalable compensation programs
- Build dynamic compensation models and scenario analyses
- Provide operational analysis and reporting
- Oversee compensation functionality and data
- Lead communications and change management
Must have
- Five to seven years or more of compensation or related experience
- Experience managing compensation programs and annual cycles
- Strong analytical rigor and experience building dynamic models
- Experience implementing and using compensation benchmarking data
- Strong business acumen
Nice to have
- A good understanding of RSUs and other equity offerings
- Advanced capabilities in Excel
- Strong knowledge of Workday functionality and reporting
- Exceptional cross-functional communication skills
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–7 years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Compensation Program Manager at Datadog is responsible for developing and executing compensation programs, including governance and equity cycles, while collaborating with various departments to enhance processes. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience with compensation models, market pricing, and reporting, particularly in a systems-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will have five to seven years of relevant experience and a flexible approach to both strategic design and hands-on execution. Datadog emphasizes a collaborative culture, making this position suitable for those who thrive in cross-functional teams.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 8, 2026. Last confirmed on Datadog's careers page October 8, 2026.
- Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
- Starts above 73% of 179 comparable mid management roles in United States we track (median $120,000 across 94 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Compensation Program Manager role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA; San Francisco, California, USA.
- What's the salary range?
- Datadog lists $143,000–$190,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–7 years of relevant experience for this Compensation Program Manager role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York, New York, USA; San Francisco, California, USA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Compensation Program Manager role at Datadog.
From the original posting
The Team:
At Datadog, People Operations is more than just human resources—it’s a data-driven team dedicated to constantly improving the way we hire, develop, and support our most valuable asset: our people. Our People team are strategic problem solvers who work closely with leadership and employees to ensure that Datadog keeps scaling smoothly and remains a great place to work.
The Opportunity:
As a Compensation Program Manager, you will combine compensation expertise, program management, analytics, systems thinking, and stakeholder management to help build and scale our compensation programs. You will own critical compensation processes from strategy and design through execution, communications, enablement, and continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic problem solving and hands-on program execution, can translate complex compensation concepts into simple experiences for managers and employees, and thrives in a highly cross-functional environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and execute scalable compensation programs and processes, including compensation and equity cycles, governance, timelines, and tools, in partnership with People, Finance, HRIS, Payroll, Legal, and business leaders
- Build dynamic compensation models and scenario analyses to support budgeting, workforce planning, and compensation design for cash/equity
- Provide operational analysis, reporting, and insights related to compensation programs, trends, market data, and internal equity
- Oversee compensation functionality and data in our systems and partner with HRIS and Analytics to continually enhance compensation and total rewards tooling
- Lead communications and change management for compensation programs and processes, including FAQs, manager resources, training, and enablement
- Partner cross-functionally to drive complex compensation initiatives from design through implementation and continuously improve processes and employee experience
Who You Are:
- Five to seven years or more, of compensation or related experience
- A flexible, low-ego approach to building and scaling the function, comfortable operating across high-level strategic program design and hands-on analytics, reporting, data cleanup, and operational execution
- Experience managing compensation programs and annual cycles, including equity programs and/or other variable compensation
- Strong analytical rigor and experience building dynamic models and scenario analyses
- Experience implementing and using compensation benchmarking data, market pricing methodologies, reporting, and compensation technology
- A good understanding of RSUs and other equity offerings
- Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex compensation concepts into digestible information for leaders and employees
- A “systems” thinker oriented towards process improvement, scalability, and efficiency
- Advanced capabilities in Excel
- Strong knowledge of Workday functionality and reporting
- Exceptional cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience developing communications, training, and change-management materials
Benefits & Growth:
- Generous and competitive global and US benefits
- 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
#LI-Hybrid
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.
About Datadog:
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