Svp, People & Culture

Smartsheet

Bellevue, WA, United States
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15+ years progressive hr leadership experience
5+ years in senior people/hr executive role
Leading global people function with 2000+ employees
** Smartsheet is seeking a Senior Vice President of People & Culture to lead their global HR function during a transformative phase following a significant acquisition. This hands-on role requires a strategic leader who can develop and execute comprehensive people strategies while navigating complex organizational changes. **

Job Summary

  • Smartsheet is seeking a high-caliber SVP to lead its global People function during a pivotal period following its acquisition by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners.
  • The role requires developing a comprehensive people strategy that drives company-wide AI adoption while stabilizing the organization's culture post-take-private.
  • This hands-on leadership position reports to the Chief Business Officer and is responsible for running the People organization with discipline, strategic clarity, and a bias for action.

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** Smartsheet is seeking a Senior Vice President of People & Culture to lead their global HR function during a transformative phase following a significant acquisition. This hands-on role requires a strategic leader who can develop and execute comprehensive people strategies while navigating complex organizational changes. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years progressive HR leadership experience
  • 5+ years in Senior People/HR executive role
  • Leading global People function with 2000+ employees
  • Navigating complex organizational transformations
  • Deep functional expertise across full HR spectrum
  • Managing international complexity including India operations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Private Equity backed companies
  • Track record of building unified scalable processes
  • Strong partnership with Vista Value Creation Team
  • Bias for action and operational rigor
  • Corporate athlete mindset
  • AI adoption strategy implementation

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
  • At least 5 years in SVP, VP, or CHRO level role
  • Global scale experience managing 2,000+ employees
  • Proven success navigating post-acquisition integration
  • International complexity management experience
  • India operations experience highly valued

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