Senior Product Manager – People Systems
Corporate Systems Engineering builds and operates the software platforms, integrations, and automations that power Smartsheet’s core business functions across Finance, Sales/GTM, and People & Culture. Our team owns mission-critical systems and workflows that enable how the company hires, sells, bills, pays, reports, and scales. We operate at the intersection of software engineering, enterprise platforms, and business-critical data, treating internal systems with the same rigor, reliability, and product mindset as customer-facing software.
Corporate Systems Product Management focuses on the internal platforms that power how Smartsheet operates - including Finance, People, Sales operations, integrations, and internal automation. Product Managers in this team steward system roadmaps, business workflows, and long-term platform evolution across these domains.
As Senior Product Manager I – People Systems, you will own the People systems ecosystem, including Workday, Docebo, People analytics platforms, and the integrations that support the employee lifecycle. You will partner closely with People & Culture leadership, HR operations, Engineering, and Security teams to ensure People systems evolve to support workforce growth, operational efficiency, and accurate workforce insights.
You will report to the Director of Corporate Systems and collaborate closely with Engineering and business stakeholders across the company.
You Will:
Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for the People systems pillar
Partner closely with HR and People Operations stakeholders to understand employee lifecycle workflows and operational needs
Present your product roadmap quarterly to senior leadership and report on the health of people analytics
Steward the evolution of platforms such as Workday, Docebo, Greenhouse and related People analytics tools
Ensure reliable integrations between People systems and downstream consumers such as Finance, Identity systems, and analytics platforms
Translate workforce processes and operational needs into clear system requirements and prioritization decisions
Balance new capabilities with system reliability, data integrity, and compliance requirements
Partner with Engineering teams to shape scalable solutions for workforce systems and automation
Support initiatives related to People data, reporting, and workforce insights
Establish and monitor system health and adoption metrics across the People systems ecosystem
Communicate roadmap priorities and system changes clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Support governance and lifecycle planning for People platform changes and enhancements
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.
7+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems as a Product Manager, Systems Analyst, or similar role
Experience working within HRIS or People systems environments
Ability to make prioritization calls in an environment where operational risk and workforce impact are always in the equation
Show up as a credible partner to both HR and Engineering by understanding the workflows on both sides of the table
Familiarity with platforms such as Workday, Docebo, Greenhouse, or similar workforce platforms
Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes and People operations workflows
Experience working with system integrations and workforce data flows
Ability to translate business processes into scalable system capabilities
Strong prioritization skills and comfort balancing operational needs and technical constraints
Strong analytical and both verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority
Experience enabling People analytics or reporting capabilities is a strong plus
Current US Perks & Benefits:
Employer subsidized medical/vision and dental coverage 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
$145,000—$175,000 USD