Project Manager, People & Culture Team (Remote Eligible)

October 10, 2026

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We're looking for a Project Manager to provide structure, process, and efficiency to our People (Human Resources) team work. You will have a history of planning, directing, and implementing People programs while delivering an engaging employee experience.

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

You will be an important part of our People & Culture team and will report to the Manager, People Project Management.

You Will:

Own the design, development, documentation, and execution of projects within the People (Human Resources) space (including performance management; learning; diversity, equity, & inclusion; talent acquisition; and total rewards)
Establish relationships and work with business groups to understand needs and business goals, prioritize requests, build requirements, find and assign resources and track projects to completion
Drive process improvements and efficiencies to achieve operational goals
Lead project-related team meetings (i.e., kick-offs, requirements gathering, status, internal/business reviews, etc.), communicating actions and next steps
Anticipate and advise project and team risks and lead mitigation strategies
Iterate and scale systems and projects to meet Smartsheet's global needs
Communicate with partners around project status, project spend, priority tradeoffs, and resource allocation; drive agreement across teams

You Have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (PM certification)
3+ years of relevant experience in a Project Manager or similar role
Understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
Experience in People Operations / Human Resources
Experience completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline with leading change management activities

Perks & Benefits:

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Equity with all offers
Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
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
15 days PTO to start, plus Flexible Sick Leave
Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us!

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