# Director, Compensation Programs
**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $185K-$290K
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Compensation Design, Job Architecture, Incentive Programs, Benchmarking, Pay Equity Analysis, Compensation Analytics, Equity Programs, Merit Cycle Management, Bonus Programs, Regulatory Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-04-27
> Leads design, implementation, and management of global compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and equity. Oversees operations, ensures competitiveness and compliance, and partners with leadership using data-driven insights. Requires 10+ years experience in compensation.
## Job Description
## Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, and execution of global compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and equity
- Oversee end-to-end compensation operations, including annual cycles (merit, bonus, promotions, equity refresh) and incentive plan management
- Drive market competitiveness and pay equity through benchmarking, analytics, and continuous program evaluation
- Ensure compliance with compensation regulations while monitoring industry trends and evolving best practices
- Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights, while building and leading a high-performing compensation team

## Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including leadership roles and global or multi-region program management
- Deep expertise in compensation design, job architecture, and incentive programs
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into business decisions
- Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior leaders
- Excellent leadership, communication, and execution skills, with high attention to detail; experience in tech or high-growth environments a plus
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