Lead Creative Operations Manager

We are building a dedicated Creative Operations function to serve as the operating system for our Brand team. As Creative Operations Manager, you will partner with Brand leadership to architect scalable workflows, strengthen operational rigor, and drive how cross-functional creative work gets done across our team's disciplines – including design, video, motion, and illustration. This role calls for a highly proactive operator who can think at both the systems and execution level; someone who challenges existing processes, recommends smarter ways of working across disciplines, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to keep critical work moving. The ideal candidate brings exceptional operational acumen, sharp instincts for reprioritization, and the strategic clarity to lead teams through ambiguity without losing speed or quality. If you thrive at the intersection of creative production, operations, and creative problem-solving — and you're energized by the opportunity to shape a growing function — this role is for you. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: Lead operational strategy across design, events, video, motion, and illustration to improve scalability, prioritization, and team efficiency Partner with Brand leadership, marketing stakeholders, and external vendors to align teams through complex operational decisions and shifting priorities Design and evolve systems for creative intake, project assignment, resource planning, bandwidth visibility, and cross-functional collaboration Maintain operational systems, including project management tools and digital asset management platforms, to improve visibility, organization, adoption, and creative delivery Drive speed and quality across high-volume initiatives by maintaining operational oversight, unblocking teams, and stepping into tactical project leadership when needed Own onboarding, communication, and management for new creative tools and vendors, including opportunities to use AI tools, automation platforms, and emerging technologies to streamline workflows Who You Are: You have 6+ years of experience in creative operations, production, program management, or operational leadership within a fast-paced creative or marketing organization You are able to operate strategically while remaining execution-oriented, with strong judgment about when to zoom out and when to dive into the details You have experience influencing creative leadership, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams through ambiguity, competing priorities, and organizational change You are a systems thinker who approaches operational challenges with curiosity, first-principles thinking, and a bias toward scalable, sustainable solutions You build trust with multidisciplinary teams through clear communication, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and operational credibility You are familiar with creative operations and workflow platforms such as Asana, Jira, Airtable, Workfront, or similar tools, and are interested in AI-enabled workflow optimization and automation technologies Datadog values people from all walks of life. We know 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 experience, we encourage you to apply. Benefits and Growth: Generous and competitive global benefits package New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan Continuous career development and internal mobility opportunities Employee-focused onboarding and professional development support Internal mentorship and cross-functional learning opportunities Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. #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. The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is: $119,000 — $159,000 USD About Datadog: Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram , LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. 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