Simplify Logo

Full-Time

Business Value Manager

Posted on 9/6/2024

Datadog

Datadog

5,001-10,000 employees

Cloud monitoring and analytics solutions provider

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$125k - $184kAnnually

+ Equity + Variable Compensation

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Experienced in 6+ years working in a related field with 4+ years experience in: running business value assessments; management consulting or IT consulting with proven track record of advising senior business stakeholders; enterprise sales or other equivalent experience
  • Someone who holds a BA in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or other analytical field required, MBA or other advanced degree strongly preferred
  • Outstanding in your analytical abilities, verbal and written communication skills
  • An exceptionally strong presenter with demonstrated experience in client-facing role or working with C-suite executives
  • Someone who brings a strategic, consultative mindset
  • Confident in building financial models and analyzing businesses
  • Passionate about coaching others and comfortable working and leading cross-functional teams
  • Comfortable building relationships with Datadog’s sellers and adopting a consultative approach to advising our enterprise sales teams
  • Willing to travel up to 30% of time
Responsibilities
  • Lead business value assessments for our customers in NA, working closely with customers to identify key business drivers and quantify the business value our products deliver to their bottom line
  • Develop in-depth ROI/TCO value models to quantify business value that can be achieved through our products
  • Partner with sellers to lead value-based discovery sessions with technical and business stakeholders to drive key objectives and measurable outcomes
  • Craft and deliver executive level presentations to CxOs
  • Perform strategic analyses in support of sales opportunities, identifying areas where our products can add value to customers' business operations
  • Build short term and long term observability strategies for customers based on industry and maturity
  • Develop and operationalize models, processes, and materials (e.g. talk tracks) to drive continuous improvement in our Business Value Program
  • Become an expert in Datadog selling methodology while driving adoption
  • Assist with Datadog’s ongoing field enablement efforts with value selling training, designing new training curriculum, knowledge management, etc.
  • Build external presence via delivery of webinars and other events to communicate Datadog’s value to our customers in achieving key digital transformation initiatives

Datadog provides tools for monitoring and managing IT infrastructure in the cloud. Their services help organizations track various aspects of their operations, including application performance, security, and network health. Datadog's products work by collecting data from different sources within an organization's IT environment, allowing users to visualize and analyze this information in real-time. This helps businesses ensure their systems are running smoothly and efficiently. What sets Datadog apart from its competitors is its wide range of features that cater to different needs, such as cloud migration, DevOps practices, and IoT monitoring, all within a single platform. The company's goal is to support organizations in maintaining optimal performance and security of their IT infrastructure, regardless of their size or industry.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$147.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

46%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Datadog's strategic partnerships, such as with JFrog, enhance its platform capabilities and expand its market reach.
  • The launch of new tools like Log Workspaces and Data Jobs Monitoring highlights Datadog's focus on improving user experience and operational efficiency.
  • Significant investments from entities like Riverview Trust Co and participation in funding rounds for AI startups indicate strong financial backing and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in cloud monitoring and analytics is intense, with major players like AWS and Google Cloud posing significant threats.
  • Frequent introduction of new features may lead to complexity and potential integration issues for existing users.

What makes Datadog unique

  • Datadog's comprehensive suite of monitoring tools, including APM, security monitoring, and IoT monitoring, sets it apart from competitors who may offer more limited solutions.
  • Their scalable subscription-based pricing model allows them to cater to both small businesses and large enterprises, providing flexibility that many competitors lack.
  • The recent introduction of features like Live Debugger and Kubernetes Autoscaling demonstrates Datadog's commitment to continuous innovation and addressing real-time operational challenges.