Director, Global Field Marketing New

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global events and regional marketing strategy, including DigitalOcean-hosted events, third-party conferences, and field marketing initiatives.
• Manage a team of regional marketers and event managers, aligning their execution with broader marketing and sales goals.
• Own, drive, and manage the industry analyst relations team working with vendors such as Forrester, RedMonk, and SemiAnalysis.
• Partner cross-functionally with product marketing, developer relations, sales, and partnerships to ensure consistent messaging and seamless go-to-market execution.
• Lead vendor relationships, budget management, ROI analysis, and post-event reporting.
• Innovate and iterate on hybrid/virtual experiences to complement in-person engagements.
• Collaborate closely with RevOps and Marketing Analytics to track campaign performance and optimize for lead quality and sales acceleration.

Requirements

• Well-established in field marketing, demand generation, or event strategy, with extensive experience leading teams and programs.
• Proven success leading B2B field marketing and event strategies that drive revenue in tech, SaaS, or cloud computing.
• Expertise in executing hybrid and in-person events across multiple global regions.
• Experience working with CRM and marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Splash).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills.
• Strategic thinker with deep operational rigor and an ability to pivot based on data and feedback.

Nice to Have

• Experience in cloud computing, SaaS, or AI industries.
• Leadership experience in a high-growth technology environment.
• Ability to think big and act scrappily in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Management experience in marketing, especially in field marketing or event strategy.
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM tools such as Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot, Splash.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $152,000 - $228,000, with potential bonuses based on performance.
• Equity compensation, including equity grants upon hire and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning's courses for continued growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits supporting well-being, including Employee Assistance Program, flexible time off, and local meetups.
• Remote work flexibility.