Senior Manager, Product Operations (Remote Eligible)

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop, and grow a team of Product Operations Managers across varying levels
• Design and own the product operating model: planning cycles, goals frameworks, launch process, and team rhythms
• Partner with Directors and VPs to surface operational insights that inform investment and prioritization decisions
• Set tooling strategy for product ops — drive adoption of systems (including Smartsheet) that create accountability and visibility
• Define role standards, hiring bars, and development paths for the Product Ops function
• Embed AI-augmented workflows into how the team operates; model a builder mindset
• Drive cross-functional alignment between product, engineering, design, GTM, and finance

What You Bring

• 8+ years in product operations, strategy & ops, or program management — with at least 2–3 years in people management
• Deep experience designing operational systems that scale across a product org
• Strong executive communication: you can present operational complexity at the VP and CPO level without losing the nuance
• Track record of building and developing high-performing ops teams
• Data-driven and outcome-oriented — you connect operational decisions to business metrics
• Experience influencing without authority across multiple functions and org levels

Nice to Have

• Experience building or scaling a Product Ops function from the ground up
• Familiarity with AI tooling strategy in an operational context
• Background in GTM or launch operations at a SaaS or platform company

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)