AI-Driven Technical Programs Lead

Datadog, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Equity and stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Structured onboarding

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Datadog, Inc. is seeking a motivated Technical Program Manager to guide cross-team initiatives within the Technical Solutions organization.

You will partner with team leads and subject matter experts to define, plan, and deliver programs that improve internal tooling, processes, and knowledge systems across a large customer-facing engineering ecosystem. You’ll drive structured execution, track progress with metrics, and apply AI tools to streamline workflows, always aligning with business goals

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience leading technical programs in SaaS or technical environments.
• PMP, Agile training, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Ability to translate program goals into clear, actionable plans and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team programs for customer-facing technical solutions teams, coordinating scope, timelines, and milestones.
• Develop and maintain program trackers, risk logs, and status updates for stakeholders.
• Identify unclear requirements early and structure ambiguous problems.
• Use data to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline program management workflows and documentation.
• Communicate program status and impact to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactively seek process improvements and organizational learning to increase execution efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Clear communication

Ambiguity handling

AI tooling

Growth mindset

Technical foundation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

Datadog, Inc. is seeking a motivated Technical Program Manager to guide cross-team initiatives within the Technical Solutions organization.

You will partner with team leads and subject matter experts to define, plan, and deliver programs that improve internal tooling, processes, and knowledge systems across a large customer-facing engineering ecosystem. You’ll drive structured execution, track progress with metrics, and apply AI tools to streamline workflows, always aligning with business goals