Head of Business Planning & Operations @ Smartsheet

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For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.

Smartsheet is seeking a dynamic, operationally focused leader to join our team to lead the Office of the Chief Customer Officer (CCO). As the right-hand to the CCO, you will play a key role in running the 650-person team’s operations, driving key initiatives to support our transformation strategy, and forging relationships across Smartsheet to ensure seamless execution and operations.

Reporting to the CCO, this is a high-visibility, high-accountability, and high velocity role. The successful candidate will use their emotional intelligence and business acumen to inform strategic priorities and collaborate across the organization to accomplish our big, audacious goals. Smartsheet is at a pivotal moment in our history as we transition our value proposition, our GTM operations, and our entire product lineup into the agentic era to solidify our position as the leader in Enterprise.

This is a remote eligible position and ideal candidates reside within the Pacific, Mountain, or Central US time zones.

You Will:

Annual Planning and Transformation Operations:

Build a team of program project managers who support the functional teams within Customer Excellence
Partner with the CCO to build the org-wide 3-year strategic plan, focused on product adoption, revenue retention & growth, and customer value delivery aligned to the GTM strategy
Provide lift to Executives where needed on strategic initiatives
Serve as business lead for Customer Excellence in the annual strategic and financial planning process, connecting the various streams of work occurring across all GTM functions and partnering with Finance and Revenue Operations
Identify and manage critical planning decisions, cross-functional dependencies, and any gaps that arise through the planning process
Partner with Revenue Operations on OKR and initiative tracking and progress through the year to support accountability across the business
Facilitate alignment and collaboration amongst the Executive Leadership Teams

Leadership Team Operations:

Establish and manage a management operating system, including an operational cadence for the CCO and the leadership team, overseeing operational rituals/routines such as team meetings, offsites, monthly and quarterly reviews
Research, understand, and respond to the needs of Global CE leaders related to coordination, communication, and reporting to create a cohesive organization (without constraining functional velocity)
Work with key Finance and Revenue Operations partners to track budget and headcount planning

Communications:

Providing thought partnership and representing CCO in settings where he/she may not be present
Craft critical communications/presentations for the CCO’s team cascades, speaking engagements, team intranet, and organization-wide communications for internal and external branding, engagement and alignment
Build and maintain team-wide communications rituals and content, i.e., team intranet, monthly newsletter, town-halls, and more, to foster visibility, alignment, and connection
Develop and publish regular cadence of intra-GTM and company-wide blogs and presentations to drive shared understanding of GTM strategy
Lead messaging and teams to execute project/initiative plans

Cross Functional Projects:

Opportunistically run point on cross-functional projects, especially those related to CE organizational health
Run governance on change management planning for transformation initiatives, including establishing a standardized approach to change management across teams.
Work in partnership with functional program management teams to execute project/initiative plans

You Have:

Minimum 10+ years experience in strategy, operations or program management in a SaaS business
2-3 years experience in people management OR 3+ years experience as a Chief of Staff to an executive in a high growth SaaS organization
Management consulting or equivalent experience is required. MBA preferred
Successful track record in building, scaling, mobilizing, and refining strategy and associated programs/initiatives for complex businesses, ideally in a go-to-market function
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of building relationships at every organizational level
Experienced with organizational design, organizational behavior, leadership development and/or team development
Meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in data analysis and adept at using metrics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement
Ability to travel: 25% on average; up to 50% on occasion; primarily domestic, some international

Current US Perks & Benefits:

HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.

US Base Salary Pay Range

$205,000—$261,250 USD

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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